Upon finishing her dinner, Grace patted her rounded stomach and gleefully told Hannah, “Hannah, your culinary skills are outstanding.
I feel like I’ve packed on some pounds lately.”
Hannah lightly pinched Grace’s cheek in jest and said, “Ah, I do detect a bit of baby fat. Seems like I’ve been spoiling you recently, huh?”
“Really?” Grace’s eyes twinkled as she touched her cheek.
“Have I actually gained weight?”
“Nah, just teasing you.”
Melina glanced outside before rising gracefully.
“Bryson, my chauffeur can’t make it today. Would you mind dropping me off?”
As she spoke, Hannah’s eyes instinctively darted toward Bryson.
“I’ve got an online meeting lined up.” Bryson declined curtly.
Hiding her disappointment, Melina still managed a smile.
“Alright, I’ll wait for another ride. Your work is more important.”
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Before Hannah could look away, her eyes met Bryson’s.
With no time for a detailed explanation, Bryson’s tone grew gentle as he said, “I’ll arrange for the chauffeur to take you home.”
“No need,” Hannah interjected, shaking her head.
“Lydia and I will be heading the same way, we…”
“That’s not the case. Brayden will be driving me home later,” Lydia cut in, tugging Brayden along.
“Ah?” Oblivious to the plan, Brayden hesitated.
“I’ll…yes, I’ll take you along.”
Noticing Lydia’s stern expression, he quickly amended.
“Let’s get going, we should leave now.”
On the road beside the villa…
Cornered under Bryson’s watchful eyes, Hannah reluctantly entered the car.
Midway through the drive, her phone buzzed. When she answered, all she heard was commotion from the other end.