“Because I didn’t care about it!” Atticus shot back.

He strode forward, his indignation palpable.

“I’ve lived well in Palmetan.

Why would I even notice this forsaken island? How was I to know there would be such issues here?”

It was clear that enjoying life had been his only skill.

“How did you come to realize someone was manipulating you?” Hannah inquired.

I had no idea he was exploiting me.

After admitting this, Atticus’s demeanor shifted to one of wariness.

He eyed Hannah with suspicion and asserted, “You don’t need to hang on my every word.

I know nothing.

“Now that you’re here, you have two choices: tell me the truth, or… I’ll inform the mysterious man about your actions on the ferry.

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your mind? Huh? Do you think he’ll let you off if

Hannah remained composed.

going to discuss

dead

this rate, we might just end up dying

escaping

What the

bulged as he jabbed a

were just a pretty

some

figured you for

Hannah cracked a smile.

the compliment, though it doesn’t help us

don’t tell me, I’m not

“Ha-ha.

retorted, “Oh, really? Think you

you possibly do

Hannah nodded.

just reveal

who regrets it

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