Even if it was just a ploy by that woman, she couldn’t deny the twinge of emotion it stirred within her.
Gazing at the person in the image, she had full faith in Bryson.
However, Ruby was clearly trying to agitate her. If Hannah took the bait, she’d be walking right into a trap.
With this realization, she deleted the photo, shut her laptop, and retreated to her bedroom.
“Help”
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A muffled cry appeared to drift in from the outside.
Without realizing it, Hannah gazed through the glass window. The clock had struck midnight, and darkness blanketed the seaside. The moon cast a shimmering glow upon the ocean.
At first, she brushed it off as noise from the next room.
Then, it dawned on her. Bryson’s room was adjacent to hers. How could such a sound emanate from there?
“Help… Help! I’m dying!”
The cries persisted, pulling her back to reality.
Recalling the day’s photo, her heart began to race. She wanted to trust Bryson, but she couldn’t be sure if the voice was male or female.
Without a second thought, she stepped outside and headed toward Bryson’s suite. She wanted clarity, not confrontation.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
She tapped Lightly on the door. Soon, a voice emanated from behind it, asking tersely, “Who’s there?”
“I’m still up. Can you open the door?”
Noticing Bryson’s hesitation, Hannah bit her lip and started to say, “If you’re busy, then I’ll just…”
Before she could complete her sentence, Bryson’s door swung open, revealing a soft yellow glow from within.v
Seeing her standing there in her pajamas, Bryson ushered her inside, asking, “Why are you out here in such light clothing? Aren’t you cold?”
Bryson inquired if Hannah felt chilly, draping his coat over her shoulders.
“Is something bothering you?”
Caught between the room’s warm ambiance and Bryson’s kindness, Hannah hesitated, unsure if she should bring up the minor issue.
Noticing her uncertainty, Bryson gently guided her arm and led her to the sofa.
“Something on your mind?”