Franco responded with a hearty laugh, “You’re always so straightforward.

“I see no reason to hold back the truth from you.

If she hadn’t provoked me, there wouldn’t have been any trouble,” Hannah explained.

Grace’s expression clouded with concern.

“I can’t understand what’s gotten into Melina.

She’s become so difficult since her engagement to Tyshawn.

She used to be different.

Hannah and Franco exchanged a look, deciding silently to keep the reasons from Grace.

Franco then suggested, “It’s getting late.

Why don’t you both stay over tonight? I’ll have the butler prepare two rooms.

“There’s no need, Franco.

We’ve spent enough time.

We wouldn’t want to impose any further,” Hannah declined.

Grace grabbed Hannah’s arm, imploring her, “Please stay, Hannah! Just the other day, I suggested to my brother that we should have dinner together.

Even if he can’t make it tomorrow, we could still go out.

Grace’s pleas grew more insistent as she noticed Hannah’s reluctance.

“Stay the night, please, Hannah!”

Franco chided lightly, “Grace, aren’t you a bit old to need company to sleep?”

Grace, not letting go of Hannah, playfully stuck her tongue out at Franco, “It’s rare for Hannah to come by.

I just want to spend more time with her.

Hannah finally agreed, “Alright, I’ll stay tonight.

“Yay!” Grace’s face lit up with joy.

“I’ll have the butler get a room ready for your friend.

“Sure.

After settling in, Hannah and Grace enjoyed some playful time together.

It was nearly 10 PM when they decided to settle down for the night.

Resting her head on Hannah’s shoulder, Grace shared, “Hannah, my brother really likes you.

He’s never cared about anyone as much as he does you.

Hannah, feeling at ease squeezed Grace’s cheek gently.

“Your brother loves you dearly too.

Grace’s eyes gleamed.

“It’s different with you, though.

My brother treats you specially.

If he ever upsets you, will you forgive him and give him another chance? He often struggles to express himself.

“I understand,” Hannah responded.

“So, you asked me to stay over to help your brother persuade me?”

A bit sheepish, Grace snuggled closer to Hannah.

“Will you?”

As Hannah was about to respond, her phone interrupted the moment.

“One second, I need to take this call.

Hannah excused herself and checked the caller ID-Officer Stevenson.

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