“Come out immediately!”

Atticus shuddered, mustering unexpected strength as he broke away from his friends and staggered toward the door.

“I’m coming!” he announced.

His departure triggered laughter among his friends.

“Mr.

Pearson, since when have you been such a flatterer?” one teased.

“She speaks to you like that and you don’t even get mad?”

Atticus whispered a warning.

“Don’t mess with her!”

“Oh, Mr.

Pearson is still defending her.

She’s so defiant, doesn’t play by the rules.

is classic hard-to-get

her manipulate you so easily,” another

arm, taunting, “You woman! Just because Atticus likes you,

how many are vying for

yet you boss

‘s BunnyBookery

attempted to

“Don’t-“

He was too slow.

man could grasp her wrist, Hannah

crossed the man’s face, followed by a scream as Hannah applied pressure, causing a sharp crack

as he yelled out in pain, then crouched,

“You!”

were taken aback, and the lively mood in the room quickly faded

to watch,

with her!” He remembered her formidable presence on the

knew all

patience for

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255