“No, thanks. The mere sight of you later might make me nauseous,”
Lydia replied.
Ignoring them, she took Hannah’s hand and directed, “Let’s go check in.”
Grace, dragging Bryson, strolled beside Hannah.
“Grace!”
Ruby intercepted Grace and elegantly handed her a small, round container.
“The mosquitoes here are fierce. This repellent works wonders.”
“Thanks, Ruby,” Grace responded, handing it back.
“But we’ve got that covered. You keep it.”
Hannah had arranged for two presidential suites. One was for Bryson, and another was for the three of them.
Once inside, they set down their bags. Staring at the limitless ocean and open-air pool beyond their room, Grace exclaimed, “Wow, an outdoor pool! My brother has never let me stay somewhere Like this!”
“Why not?” Lydia inquired, glancing out the window at the bright sky.
She then stretched, adding, “This place is truly amazing.”
Kneeling to unpack, Hannah clarified, “It’s because Grace’s health used to be fragile. An outdoor pool could make her sick, so Bryson never allowed it Teasingly, Lydia said to Grace, “So now that you’re here, why don’t you put on your swimsuit and let’s take a dip?”
“No way! I’m just here to watch…”
They both chuckled by the window for a bit.
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Revisiting their earlier encounter, Lydia said, “I find it hard to believe Eliana and Ruby just happened to be at the Skyline Hotel.”
“Coincidence or not, who cares? We’re here to relax, not to worry about other people.”
“Not necessarily!”
Grace abruptly turned toward Hannah, whispering, “It’s obvious Ruby has feelings for my brother. He was smitten with her once, too.
Don’t give her an opening!”
“She shattered his heart once. Now, he’s yours and clearly fond of you. I can’t bear to see her ruin what you two have.”
Pausing her packing, Hannah met Grace’s earnest gaze. She gently pinched Grace’s cheek.
“The tighter you try to hold onto sand, the faster it slips through your fingers. Get it?”