Bryson burst into laughter. “Am I your brother, or is she your sister?”
“Of course she…” Grace paused, then blinked her bright eyes and smiled at Bryson. “Of course, you’re my brother. But Hannah has other admirers. If she marries someone else one day, don’t hide away and cry.”
Upon hearing this, Bryson’s despondency lightened.
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He smiled, “She won’t.”
Just then, Hannah emerged from the villa after dinner and spotted them conversing in the garden.
She had come out to check on something, not expecting Bryson to still be around.
Grace, standing by the swing, waved excitedly at Hannah. “Hey, Hannah. Come over here.”
At the mention of her name, Bryson instinctively turned his head towards her.
Without displaying any emotion, Bryson turned back as Grace called out again, “Hannah, over here!”
Hannah paused briefly before approaching them. “I presumed you had departed.”
“Not yet.” Grace beamed.
She clasped Hannah’s arm, assuming a petulant air. “Do you have any food, Hannah? I’m famished.”
“Of course. Ask Edwin to prepare something for you.”
“Sounds good.” Grace’s enthusiasm grew, her gaze flitting between Hannah and Bryson. “I’ll go fetch a bite. You two can catch up.”
Intentionally leaving them alone, Grace dashed off swiftly.
Night had fallen, casting a subdued glow across the garden. The ambient light was gentle, the surroundings tranquil.
Hannah glanced at Bryson seated on the swing. “You haven’t eaten much either. You should return and have a meal.” The she turned to depart.
Bryson remained seated, speaking softly. “I didn’t intend to keep it from you. But until I have clarity, I prefer not to burden you with needless concerns.”
Hannah halted and turned, finding Bryson’s serious gaze devoid of deceit.
She pressed her lips together. “You’re only saying that because you refuse to disclose what you’re hiding from me.”
“That’s true.” Bryson nodded. “I prefer not to discuss it at the moment.”
Normally incensed, Hannah remained calm. “If you’re not ready, then let it go. I shouldn’t have pressed.”
“I actually wanted to ask you something,” Hannah mentioned Remington’s investment in the Mitchell Group. “Are you aware of this?”
Bryson rose from the swing. “Yes, I knew from the start.”