“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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think he’ll let you off if you rat me out?” Atticus’s voice

Hannah remained composed.

going

ferry’s dead in the

might

one’s escaping

insane! What the hell are

eyes bulged as he jabbed a finger towards

thought you were just a pretty

expected some

you for

Hannah cracked a smile.

compliment, though it doesn’t

don’t tell me, I’m not letting

“Ha-ha.

Atticus retorted, “Oh, really? Think you can

you possibly do

Hannah nodded.

just reveal it

who

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