What are you doing?
The cool edge in Brysons voice cut through the tension, prompting Melina and Makenna to finally look up at him.
Melinas face momentarily shifted to a look of grief. Bryson.
Her expression implied that Hannah had brought her considerable distress.
Upon Brysons arrival, Makennas sharp voice pierced the air, Bryson! You dont even realize how Miss Moore has been harassing Melina in your absence!
By the time she finished her accusation, Bryson had already moved to stand beside Hannah.
He glanced towards Hannah, noted her composed demeanor, and maintained an expression of cool indifference.
As if Makennas words had fallen on deaf ears, Bryson turned to Hannah and inquired, Are you ready to leave? Ill drive you home.
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Hannah nodded. Okay, lets go.
Since his arrival, Brysons attention had been solely on Hannah, which unsettled Melina. She looked at Bryson, her face shadowed by a trace of sadness. Bryson, it seems Ive somehow offended Miss Moore.
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She had hoped Bryson would take into account the longstanding relationship between their families and persuade Hannah to relent.
However, she hadnt anticipated his complete disregard for her maneuvers.
Brysons gaze was icy and unyielding as it settled upon her, his expression stern and impassive. In the hopeful depths of Melinas eyes, he delivered his words, devoid of any warmth.
Then why didnt you apologize?
Melinas eyes widened in disbelief as she processed Brysons words.
Had he genuinely requested her to apologize?
You You want me to apologize to Miss Moore?
Melinas voice trembled slightly, her confusion evident. Bryson merely nodded. Didnt you admit to making Hannah unhappy? Shouldnt you apologize then?
The realization hit Melina like a ton of bricks; she had indeed erred.
With a heavy heart, she clenched her teeth and managed, Miss Moore, if I have wronged you in any way, I sincerely ask for your forgiveness. Ive known Bryson since childhood, and our familiesthe Glyns and the Mitchells-have been friends for generations. Please, let there be no misinterpretation of our bond.
Hannah responded with cool detachment, There has been no misunderstanding, not before, nor now, nor will there be in the future.
She paused briefly, then added, Miss Glyn, I would urge you to assert yourself more vigorously.
With those parting words, Hannah brushed past Melina, announcing her departure without further ado.
She was clearly not interested in prolonging the confrontation, and Bryson, too, refrained from further dialogue.