“Well…”
Pierson presented his phone with earnestness.
“Please, input your number.”
“Alright.” Feeling awkward but obliging, Hannah typed her phone number.
Elated, Pierson waved.
“I should head out before the crowd disperses.
Until next time!”
Pierson wore his hat and darted off.
Lydia shook Hannah vigorously.
“Give me his number! I.. Ah!! What are you doing?”
Before she could finish, her collar was grasped by Brayden.
“We still have a contract. Planning to add another man on WhatsApp?”
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“I’m just being proactive!” Lydia gestured enthusiastically, entangled in conversation with Brayden.
Meanwhile, Hannah was somewhat disengaged. The moment she set her phone aside, she noticed Bryson approaching her.
“I’ll take you home,” Bryson offered as he reached her.
Brayden called out, “In that case, I’ll get Lydia home.”
Exiting the hall, they found the Mitchell family’s staff already lined up outside, who promptly opened the car doors for them.
“Sir, ma’am, please enter the car.”
Hannah and Bryson took their seats in the rear, separated from the driver by a lowered partition. A heavy silence settled between them.
Staring out the window, Hannah’s thoughts were a muddle. Every time the events on the mountain crossed her mind, she found herself at a loss for words.
“Take a few days off. I’ll manage everything else,” Bryson unexpectedly broke the silence. Startled, Hannah turned to him.
“What?”
Meeting her gaze, Bryson elaborated, “I’ll arrange some days off for you. You need to recuperate.”
“But I’m fine, I. Hannah began, only for Bryson to cut her off.