NovelXXXThe previous night's harrowing ordeal remained an unspoken presence between the two, a tacit understanding that they skirted around.
It wasn't until sthad elapsed that the door inched open, and a fetching head peered inside.
"Hannah, may I enter?" Grace's presence brought a smile to Hannah's face and she warmly replied, "Please, cin.
No need to linger at the threshold.
"Hannah, what happened to you? I discovered you were missing from the hotel today, and my brother was unreachable by phone.
I was absolutely terrified!" With teary eyes, Grace sidled up to Hannah's bedside, clutching her hand.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer gaze fell upon the injury on Hannah's arm, and she dissolved into tears.
"Hannah, your hand is so badly hurt!" "My dear, please don't cry.
In a feeble voice, Hannah consoled Grace, "If you fall ill because of me, I'll be overcwith guilt.
" Amidst her sobs, Grace turned to Bryson, seeking answers.
"Bryson, what transpired last night? How did Hannah get injured?" "It happened like this," Hannah said with a grin.
"When you went back to the hotel last night, Mr.
Mitchell invitedto a dinner event.
A server mishandled the wine, causing a bottle to tumble and break near me.
I got a minor cut on my arm, but it's no big deal.
" Hannah looked somewhat delicate as she spoke to Grace, a soft smile gracing her lips.
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"The cut isn't severe.
No need to fuss over me.
Grace bought into the slightly awkward fib without question.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe shot Bryson a disapproving look.
"Bryson, you asked Hannah to the dinner.
How could you let this happen to her?"
She understood that Hannah was downplaying the situation to keep her from worrying. Bryson's voice was soft yet filled with warmth.
"I apologize for the oversight.
It won't happen again.
"
Grace averted her eyes and grinned, puffing her cheeks as she moved toward Hannah. "Can we consider my brother's apology and move on, Hannah?" "I wasn't blaming him to begin with.
"Touched by Grace's naive charm, Hannah smiled and gently pinehed her cheek.
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