“What are you doing?”

The cool edge in Bryson’s voice cut through the tension, prompting Melina and Makenna to finally look up at him.

Melina’s face momentarily shifted to a look of grief.

“Bryson.

Her expression implied that Hannah had brought her considerable distress.

Upon Bryson’s arrival, Makenna’s sharp voice pierced the air, “Bryson! You don’t even realize how Miss Moore has been harassing Melina in your absence!”

By the time she finished her accusation, Bryson had already moved to stand beside Hannah.

He glanced towards Hannah, noted her composed demeanor, and maintained an expression of cool indifference.

As if Makenna’s words had fallen on deaf ears, Bryson turned to Hannah and inquired, “Are you ready to leave? I’ll drive you home.

Hannah nodded.

“Okay, let’s go.

had been solely on Hannah,

looked at Bryson, her face shadowed by a trace of

I’ve somehow offended

hoped Bryson would take into account the longstanding relationship between their families and persuade Hannah to

his

and unyielding as it

hopeful depths of Melina’s eyes, he delivered his words, devoid

why didn’t you

disbelief

genuinely requested her

to apologize

voice trembled slightly, her confusion

Bryson merely nodded.

to making Hannah

realization hit Melina like a ton of bricks; she had

teeth and managed, “Miss Moore, if I have wronged you

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