With that, she slid into the car alongside Edwin.
The ride was permeated with silence.
Edwin, despite having been slapped twice, harbored no ill feelings toward Hannah. His fear of her silenced him.
Midway, Edwin realized they were headed toward the White family mansion. A surge of anxiety washed over him.
“Why are we going to the mansion?”
Hannah remained mute, continuing to drive in silence.
Upon arriving at the ancient estate, Hannah’s voice was icy as she turned to Edwin.
“Get out.”
The butler, who had been waiting outside the door, saw them and immediately offered a bow.
“A pleasure to see you.”
“Is my grandma around?”
“She’s in the garden, tending to the flowers. Please make yourself comfortable in the living room. I’ll fetch her for you.”
“Alright.”
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Upon reentering the living room with Edwin, they encountered Bainbridge and Jalen.
Jalen’s eyes widened, then raked over Edwin.
“Why aren’t you in school, Edwin? And your face. What happened?”
Noticing Edwin’s puffy cheeks and realizing he was in Hannah’s company, Bainbridge’s brow furrowed. He jumped to a malicious conclusion.
“Did she do this to you?”
Trapped between honesty and deceit, Edwin simply nodded and muttered, “Yes.”
Enraged, Bainbridge shot to his feet, pointing an accusing finger at Hannah.
“Why would you lay a hand on him? Have you no manners? Is this the kind of upbringing your mother gave you?”
“It’s my fault. I’m the one who misjudged someone. She trapped me without me even realizing it.”
Ignoring Edwin, Bainbridge shot back, “You call this taking care of him, as Grandma instructed? You take his money and confine him, leaving him looking pitiful!”
“Edwin!” Frustrated, Bainbridge turned toward Edwin.