“Of course,” Hannah responded, then rose to her feet.

She addressed Bryson, “I need to handle something quickly.

You all carry on without me.

Just as she was about to leave, Bryson reached out and grasped her arm.

ALL eyes in the room turned to them.

Bryson remained seated but looked up earnestly at Hannah.

“Can you not go?”

Hannah glanced over at Merlin, who was still waiting in the distance, then shook her head.

“I’m afraid so.

“Alright.

Though his face remained impassive, Bryson tightened his hold on her arm and stood.

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