NovelEnglish"What are you doing?" The cool edge in Bryson's voice cut through the tension, prompting Melina and Makenna to finally look up at him.
Melina's face momentarily shifted to a look of grief.
"Bryson.
" Her expression implied that Hannah had brought her considerable distress.
Upon Bryson's arrival, Makenna's sharp voice pierced the air, "Bryson! You don't even realize how Miss Moore has been harassing Melina in your absence!" By the tshe finished her accusation, Bryson had already moved to stand beside Hannah.
He glanced towards Hannah, noted her composed demeanor, and maintained an expression of cool indifference.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs if Makenna's words had fallen on deaf ears, Bryson turned to Hannah and inquired, "Are you ready to leave? I'll drive you home.
" Hannah nodded.
"Okay, let's go.
" Since his arrival, Bryson's attention had been solely on Hannah, which unsettled Melina.
She looked at Bryson, her face shadowed by a trace of sadness.
"Bryson, it seems I've somehow offended Miss Moore.
" She had hoped Bryson would take into account the longstanding relationship between their families and persuade Hannah to relent.
However, she hadn't anticipated his complete disregard for her maneuvers.
Bryson's gaze was icy and unyielding as it settled upon her, his expression stern and impassive.
In the hopeful depths of Melina's eyes, he delivered his words, devoid of any warmth.
"Then why didn't you apologize?" Melina's eyes widened in disbelief as she processed Bryson's words.
Had he genuinely requested her to apologize? "You... You wantto apologize to Miss Moore?" Melina's voice trembled slightly, her confusion evident.
Bryson merely nodded.
"Didn't you admit to making Hannah unhappy? Shouldn't you apologize then?" The realization hit Melina like a ton of bricks; she had indeed erred.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWith a heavy heart, she clenched her teeth and managed, "Miss Moore, if I have wronged you in any way, I sincerely ask for your forgiveness.
I've known Bryson since childhood, and our families-the Glyns-and the Mitchells have been friends for generations. Please, let there be no misinterpretation of our bond.
Hannah responded with cool detachment, "There has been on mon misunderstanding, not before, nor now, nor will there be in the future. She paused briefly, then added, "Miss Glyn, I would urge you to assert yourself more vigorously.
" With those parting words, Hannah brushed past Melina, announcing her departure without further ado.
She was clearly not interested in prolonging the confrontation, and Bryson, too refrained from further dialogue.
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