Chapter 42
Hannah choked on her food.
“Hannah, are you alright?” Grace glanced nervously at Bryson.
“Bryson…
Did I say something wrong?”
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In a composed manner, Bryson poured a glass of water and slid it in front of Hannah.
“No.
”
Grasping the glass, Hannah lowered her gaze, feeling a bit awkward.
How touching it was that Bryson could be so attentive to his sister!
“Really? Hannah’s going to be my future sister-in-law?” Grace’s face lit up with a spark of excitement.
The conversation was veering into unexpected direction.
Quick to correct her, Hannah said, “No.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
“Grace, does eating not keep your mouth busy enough?”
At Bryson’s comment, Grace playfully stuck out her tongue.
“Alright, I’ll zip it if you don’t want me talking.
”
Feeling a bit awkward, Hannah deftly switched subjects.
“Actually, Grace, I owe you an apology.
”
Tilting her head to the side, Grace flashed a puzzled wink at Hannah.
Hannah set down her fork and knife.
“I rushed over this time and didn’t even bring a gift for our first meeting.
”
“That’s not on you,” Grace responded, solemnly.
“After all, we’ve met before.
I saw you years ago in the tallest tower.
Both Bryson and I remember it well.
”
Hannah recalled Brayden mentioning something similar.
Noticing Bryson’s look, she quickly told Grace, “Next time, I won’t forget to bring you a gift!”
Hannah stayed at Bryson’s family house for five days.
As soon as she felt better, her old teacher called, urging her to start her hospital job immediately.