“Want something to drink?”

“I don’t want anything,” she replied coolly, trying to keep her irritation under control.

“Why are you here?”

Bryson cast a discreet glance at Maloney, who had settled into a nearby seat.

“You chose to bring him instead of me.

” His voice carried a hint of unspoken hurt, perhaps even a touch of jealousy.

Hannah thought his company’s troubles must be getting to him.

She leaned back with a sigh.

“The ship hasn’t left yet.

You can still get off.

Don’t you have a mountain of work? Why insert yourself into this situation?”

“I want to be involved in anything that concerns you,” Bryson replied steadily.

the ferry’s horn blared, and the vessel began its slow

gave a

seems it’s too late for me to leave

Hannah usually knew how to handle them, but Bryson

her frustration, She finally asked, “When I mentioned the island the other day, had you already planned to be on

honestly with a

“Yes.

aback by his swift admission, Hannah drew in a deep

how to rile her

it

“True, I was aware.

so I opted not

turn down

his eyes slightly, he

settling beside him and casting a lazy gaze

churned the

gradually loomed

said, “This is my first

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