Chapter 1541


    Chapter 1541


    The traffic was gridlocked, so much so that it wasn’t until the sun had set that the cars started inching


    forward. After nearly half an hour of driving, they finally passed through the congested area. Jed sped


    ahead, with Rick following closely behind in another car.


    Hannah kept ncing back, catching Jeo’s attention. “What are you looking for, Hannah?” He asked.


    “Just checking if there’s a lot of cars.” She replied.


    “Well, it’s Christmas season. Everyone’sing home for the holidays, so it’s always busy around


    here.” Jeo exined.


    Their small town was full of people who worked in the city. Usually, the streets were filled with the


    elderly and young children, with few young adults in sight. The only time they’d see a surge in


    poption was during the Christmas period, when the young folks came home.


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    “The Dixon Group has been investing heavily in our town’s tourism industry.” Jeo continued, “If the


    tourism takes off, it could boost the local economy and reduce the number of people who have to work


    out of town. That would mean fewer kids left behind.”


    Hannah agreed, “If it wasn’t for the need to make a living, no one would want to leave their kids behind


    with the grandparents.”e2


    Without their parents around, even the best care from grandparents couldn’t rece the sense of


    security and confidence that kids needed. “Did you see Martin’s kids the other day?” Jeo asked, “Their


    parents came home, and the kids were so scared they wouldn’t evene inside.” Hannah remained


    quiet, her thoughts already far away. Jarvis had told her that Steven was a businessman who wouldn’t


    make a losing deal. He invested in their town’s tourism because he saw its potential, not solely


    because of her. If Jarvis was right, and Steven saw a business opportunity here, then Hannah believed


    that soon, the locals wouldn’t have to leave town for work. They could stay home and still earn a living.


    This would mean more time with their kids, and fewer children left behind.


    Steven!


    The thought of him brought back memories of theirplicated rtionship. Several months ago, she


    learned from Steven himself why he had treated her so poorly. He had tested her, and she had fallen


    into his trap. In his eyes, she became a woman who would sell out for money. And such a woman was


    not worthy of his respect, let alone to bear his child.


    But she never told Steven that if it wasn’t him who enticed her, she probably wouldn’t have fallen for it.


    She was already infatuated with him.


    “Hannah? Hannah?” Farley had to call her several times to bring her back from her reverie.


    “What is it?” Hannah asked.


    “What were you thinking about?” Farley asked.


    “Nothing.” Hannah lied.


    “Do you know how many times I had to call you before you answered me?” Farley held up eight fingers,


    “I had to call you eight times. Even Luna won’t believe you weren’t thinking about something.”


    Luna was their family dog. They found her abandoned due to an injured leg, and they took her in. They


    spent a lot of money on her treatment, and now, nearly a yearter, Luna was a big dog who loved to


    stick around them.


    “Why do you ask so many questions? Go read a book or y your video games.” Hannah told Farley.


    “I’m taller than you now, probably as tall as your ex-husband. I’m not a kid anymore. Farley replied.


    Feeling guilty, Hannah asked, “Why did you suddenly bring up your ex-brother-inw