Maritza clenched her teeth and retorted, “Naughty! Show a little respect! Do you understand?”
Bryson maintained his calm demeanor and asked, “So, are you going to leave now?”
“Fine, fine, I can’t figure out what’s up with you.”
Maritza spun around and gave Hannah a playful wink.
“We should add each other on WhatsApp. Once you’re feeling better, we should plan a shopping trip together.”
“Sounds good.” Hannah offered her a friendly smile.
“We’ll plan it when you’re free.”
With Maritza gone, silence fell over the room.
Bryson watched Hannah in silence, offering no words.
Seeing Bryson’s expression, Hannah had something to say but thought better of it and hesitated, “You…”
But before she could continue, Bryson stood abruptly, his tone icy.
“Rest well.”
Hannah was left watching as he walked out the door.
She turned her head and lay face down on the bed, her emotions in turmoil. Two voices in her mind were locked in an ongoing struggle.
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In the adjacent suite, Johanna was on edge, making a phone call to her mother.
“Is this going to work?” Brayden regarded Edwin with suspicion in his eyes.
Edwin, wearing a stern expression, asserted, “It’s bound to succeed.
If her mother learns about her causing trouble again, she won’t hesitate to take action. After all, it concerns her standing in the White family.”
As soon as he finished talking, Johanna’s call was connected.
Ursula sounded impatient on the other end of the call, with a noisy background as if something was clashing.
“What is it? Make it quick!”
“Mom…” Hearing Ursula’s voice, Johanna cried out sincerely, “I…
I’ve gotten into trouble.”
“What?”