Lydia seemed less effective than usual. She watched the ambulance disappear, feeling a sense of sorrow.
“Let it go. He’s unwell. I needn’t cause him more pain.” Lydia recalled her mother’s tearful face and, lowering her gaze, admitted, “I feel like I’m being unfilial by doing this.”
“What are you talking about?” Hannah comforted her, saying, “Don’t blame yourself for defending yourself. When they were about to sell you, their conscience didn’t hold them back.”
Brayden placed a coat on Lydia’s shoulder. She glanced up at him.
“Mom wants us to visit this weekend. She’s eager to meet her future daughter-in-law.” Brayden held her hand.
Lydia’s eyes had a touch of redness around the edges, yet she playfully said, “I… I’m not ready yet…”
With a reassuring smile, Hannah encouraged her.
“Have Brayden take you back as soon as you can. We’ve all been busy the entire day.
Even if you’re not exhausted, we certainly are.”
“But how will you get home?” Lydia asked, concerned for her friend.
As Hannah was about to speak, Bryson suddenly appeared by her side, declaring, “I’ll give her a ride home.”
Lydia gave a curious glance at Hannah and Bryson and said, “Alright, take care on your journey. We’re leaving now.”
“Okay,” Hannah replied, waving.
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“You be careful too.”
After bidding them farewell, Hannah’s cheerful expression faded, and she turned to leave.
Bryson hurried a few steps closer to catch up with her, saying, “What? You won’t even let me offer you a ride back now?”
Hannah stopped, turning to face Bryson in the dim light.
“Mr. Mitchell, how many times must I say it? I don’t think we’re a good match.”
Bryson locked eyes with Hannah, his dark gaze intense, but he fought to hold back his desire.
He didn’t want to pressure her, so he said, “I understand. As your friend, I can’t give you a ride, can I? And on top of that, we both reside in the same hotel.”
Hannah was so caught up in the moment she forgot they were neighbors.
She remained quiet. Bryson took her silence as agreement.
“Come on, let’s go. My car’s this way.”
The two of them headed back to the hotel. The initial awkwardness hung in the air was soon shattered as they stepped into the lobby.