Chapter 352


    Hannah couldn''t contain her smirk when she heard me, teasingly remarking, "Well, I''ll be darned. Even


    Logan, the eternal bachelor, is finally falling in love."


    "The right person at the right moment—anything is possible. Love knows no boundaries, it can


    transcend borders and societal norms. Who knows, maybe you''ll be struck by cupid''s arrow out of the


    blue," I said, nudging Hannah yfully. "I never asked you. Do you have a boyfriend?"


    She shook her head emphatically, dismissing the idea. "Nope, ain''t got the time for that kind of hassle."


    "Hassle? How can you call it a hassle? Love is supposed to be sweet," I countered.


    Despite our new acquaintance, Hannah and I clicked instantly. We were like peanut butter and jelly—


    perfect together. In my eyes, she was like the little sister I never had.


    She rolled her eyes at my idealism. "Oh, please. Sweet? I''ve seen ''sweet'' and let me tell you, it isn''t


    always a piece of cake. Just take a look at yourself—how ''sweet'' is it going for you? Nearly got yourself


    wiped off the map because of it."


    It was clear she cared, even if she had a funny way of showing it. Her ribbing came from a ce of


    affection.


    I was momentarily lost for words.


    After a while, I sighed and said, "Yeah, my life could be considered a cautionary tale. It''s so unusual,


    it''s borderline legendary. Perhaps when the shades of old age set in, I''ll pen down my experiences in a


    book—a beacon of guidance for saints and sinners alike."


    Hannah giggled, then said, "I''ve got to hand it to our boss—talk about loyalty!"


    Without thinking, I blurted out, "Which boss?"


    I immediately realized I''d walked right into her trap.


    She coolly replied, "Don''t you know? Are you ying dumb? The antique he wears on his wrist has


    been there for years. He was nearly a goner thest time he got hurt, and his first thought upon waking


    was to find that thing. Drove us all nuts."


    "Got hurt?" I caught the serious part of her story and asked in shock.


    She nced at me and downyed it, "Yeah, just an injury."


    Quickly trying to shift my focus, she continued, "Thankfully, one of our squad was sharp enough to find


    and fix it. It''s all wrinkled and ugly now, but he treasures it like it''s priceless. Don''t you know who he''s


    devoted to? Who else could it be?"


    My face flushed with embarrassment as I tried to deflect, "Cut it out! your boss is a catch—don''t start


    rumors!"


    "Aaliyah, be honest. Did you two have a thing? Why else would he be so devoted to the owner of that


    bracelet?" she prodded.


    I quickly cut off her curiosity. "Some questions don''t need answers."


    But Hannah wouldn''t let it go. She sidled up to me with a mischievous grin. "Come on, spill the beans.


    It''ll save us from guessing! Besides, those of us close to him know how important that bracelet is, yet


    no one dares to ask!"


    I shot her a reproachful look. "No one dares to ask him, so you ask me? I don''t know a thing. I hardly


    know him!"


    Sheughed and leaned in closer. "Oh,e on! That''s a heartless thing to say. If you''re not close,


    why would he have me protect you? Out with it!"


    Just then, Probert came running up. "Mommy, Grandma asked me to tell you that dinner''s ready!"


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    I quickly grabbed Probert, my little lifesaver, and instructed Hannah, "Time to eat, no more chattering.


    My lips are sealed!"


    I cast a relieved nce at Probert, inwardly musing, my little one''s always got my back.


    Otherwise, I''d have no defense against Hannah''s probing questions.


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    "Why?" Probert asked with innocent, wide eyes.


    Hannah mimicked my earlier tone, "Noment!"