“Alright then…” Lydia let out a sigh.
“Never mind. I’ve got time to spare. I can stay at your place for a few days sometimes. Here, take this ingredient.”
“Sure.”
Exiting the supermarket with bags full of groceries, they arrived at the Mitchell family’s villa by three in the afternoon.
Donned in casual attire, Brayden was in the yard, tending to a barbecue grill. Spotting Hannah and Lydia, he greeted them warmly.
“You’ve arrived! Come in. Miss Moore, Grace has been talking about you.”
Carrying bags, Hannah made her way into the house. The second she kicked off her shoes, she was greeted by the distinct voice of Grace saying, “Hannah.”
Rushing over, Grace offered to take the bags from Hannah.
“Let me help you carry these.”
“No, it’s fine.” Patting her head, Hannah told her, “Take a seat.
Lydia and I have got this. Just wait to eat.”
Grace cheerfully latched onto Hannah’s arm, and they headed for the kitchen, chatting and laughing as they went.
A refined voice interjected, “Miss Moore, I’d love a sample of your culinary skills.”
Melina, in a light blue dress, sat gracefully on an armchair beside Bryson and smiled at Hannah.
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“Would you mind an extra mouth?”
Grace tugged at Hannah’s arm and said, “Hannah, Melina came to visit me today. Is that okay with you?”
“The more the merrier. Why would I mind?” Acknowledging Melina with a courteous nod, Hannah guided Lydia into the kitchen.
As Lydia quietly helped with the food prep, she whispered, “What’s Melina doing here? Marking her territory with Bryson?”
Hannah cast a skeptical glance at Lydia.
“How is that any of my business?”
As Lydia rinsed vegetables, she remarked earnestly, “You’ve heard the gossip, right? About the Glyn and Mitchell families merging through marriage, specifically Melina becoming Bryson’s fiancée. You can’t be unaware of this.”
Hannah hesitated briefly, her tone dispassionate.
“Why should that matter to me?”
“Don’t play dumb. Haven’t you noticed Bryson taking a special interest in you?”