Lydia seemed less effective than usual.


    She watched the ambnce disappear, feeling a sense of sorrow.


    “Let it go.


    He’s unwell.


    I needn’t cause him more pain.


    ” Lydia recalled her mother’s tearful face and, lowering her gaze, admitted, “I feel like I’m being unfilial by doing this.


    ”


    “What are you talking about?” Hannahforted her, saying, “Don’t me yourself for defending yourself.


    When they were about to sell you, their conscience didn’t hold them back.


    ”


    Brayden ced a coat on Lydia’s shoulder.


    She nced up at him.


    “Mom wants us to visit this weekend.


    She’s eager to meet her future daughter-inw.


    ” Brayden held her hand.


    Lydia’s eyes had a touch of redness around the edges, yet she yfully said, “I… I’m not ready yet…”


    With a reassuring smile, Hannah encouraged her.


    “Have Brayden take you back as soon as you can.


    We’ve all been busy the entire day.


    Even if you’re not exhausted, we certainly are.


    ”


    “But how will you get home?” Lydia asked, concerned for her friend.


    As Hannah was about to speak, Bryson suddenly appeared by her side, dering, “I’ll give her a ride home.


    ”


    Lydia gave a curious nce at Hannah and Bryson and said, “Alright, take care on your journey.


    We’re leaving now.


    ”


    “Okay,” Hannah replied, waving.


    “You be careful too.


    ”


    After bidding them farewell, Hannah’s cheerful expression faded, and she turned to leave.


    Bryson hurried a few steps closer to catch up with her, saying, “What? You won’t even let me offer you a ride back now?”


    Hannah stopped, turning to face Bryson in the dim light.


    “Mr.


    Mitchell, how many times must I say it? I don’t think we’re a good match.


    ”


    Bryson locked eyes with Hannah, his dark gaze intense, but he fought to hold back his desire.Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org.


    He didn’t want to pressure her, so he said, “I understand.


    As your friend, I can’t give you a ride, can I? And on top of that, we both reside in the same hotel.


    ”


    Hannah was so caught up in the moment she forgot they were neighbors.


    She remained quiet.


    Bryson took her silence as agreement.


    “Come on, let’s go.


    My car’s this way.


    ”


    The two of them headed back to the hotel.


    The initial awkwardness hung in the air was soon shattered as they stepped into the lobby.