“Alright.”
Bryson’s tone softened as he spoke into the phone.
“I have to go to a meeting now. Don’t forget to eat the porridge.”
“Okay… Thank you, Mr. Mitchell…”
Once she hung up, Hannah sat dazed on her bed, phone in hand. Why had Bryson sent her porridge out of the blue?
Shortly after ending the call, the doorbell chimed its arrival.
Hannah hastened to greet her visitor. Standing there was Bryson’s chauffeur, wearing a warm grin and holding a large, insulated container.
“Miss Moore, I waited at Bamer Restaurant to get this freshly made porridge for you. It’s good for your skin and digestion. Please try Bamer Restaurant specialized in porridge made with Luxurious ingredients. They were open only in the mornings, and people started lining up an hour before opening.
Caught off guard, Hannah said, “Um… Thank you.”
With a gloved hand, the chauffeur gave her the insulated container and smiled, “I’m just doing my job, Miss Moore. The boss insisted that you eat it while it’s hot.”
“Thank you.”
After dismissing the chauffeur, Hannah lifted the lid of the insulated container, inhaling the comforting scent of cooked rice.
Inside the container were a small jar of porridge and a thick bamboo tube filled with plain congee. The aroma of the plain congee blended harmoniously with the scent of the bamboo, and the congee was impeccably cooked, free from any foreign matter.
Eight additional dishes, equally refined, completed the spread.
Hannah arranged the porridge and other dishes on the table but found she had no appetite. The alcohol from the previous night still lingered in her stomach, causing mild discomfort.
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Reclining in her chair, Hannah scrolled through her phone.
On opening Facebook, she discovered a barrage of messages awaiting her.
A video from last night’s altercation with Myrtle’s men was featured prominently.
The edited video was deceptive, making it look like she was the instigator who even assaulted Myrtle after drinking excessively.
Reading the comments, Hannah saw that she was the subject of considerable scorn. Critics said she was a two-faced teacher, gentle at school but morally corrupt in private.
However, there were also those who defended her, arguing that the critics didn’t know the full story and that Hannah was unfairly criticized.
Some accused Hannah of seeking internet fame by Leveraging her good looks, all because her teaching salary couldn’t compare to an online celebrity’s earnings.
Hannah put down the spoon she’d just picked up.
She realized Bryson must’ve seen the online video, prompting him to send her the comforting porridge.