Concern etched on her face, Lydia offered, “Hannah, why don’t I stay with you tonight? I’m worried about you being up on the third floor by yourself!”

“You should stay with Brayden tonight.

It’s really just me up there; you might get scared,” Hannah responded.

“That won’t happen!” Lydia, realizing her concern was obvious, coughed awkwardly and added, “As long as you’re there, I won’t be scared.

Hannah gave a reassuring smile and glanced at Brayden.

“You should stick with Lydia tonight.

Don’t let her stay alone.

Brayden wrapped his arm around Lydia’s shoulder and nodded.

“No worries, I’ll look after her.

be careful yourself, Miss

“Alright.

“Boss, you shouldn’t be

guard

they’ll have me

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you tone down the violence? Just look after yourselves and leave Miss Moore to

the handrail, Hannah glanced downwards and murmured, “Go

me know if you need

she began her ascent, she proceeded directly

the third floor even more silent than during the

corridor lighting cast shadows, each of Hannah’s footsteps eliciting a soft creak

otherwise, the atmosphere might have

through the corridor windows,

passed the row of paintings,

arched an eyebrow but refrained from touching

way

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