NovelEnglish"Got it.
"Bryson turned to fetch her clothes.
His back turned to her, a wave of embarrassment washed over Hannah.
She bit her lip.
"You still haven't toldwhat you're doing here.
"It's nothing urgent.
I just wanted to be here a bit early.
Bryson rummaged through the wardrobe, his hands brushing against fabric after fabric.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I didn't expect to find this.
Hannah massaged her temples wearily.
"I fell asleep in the bath.
I didn't expect... things to get this out of hand.
" He finally pulled out a long, black dress.
He turned, holding the dress, his face etched with concern.
"What if I hadn't shown up today?" Hannah's gaze fell to the floor.
"Well... I'd have died.
What else?" Bryson's response was swift; he reached out, pinching her chin, his tone icy.
"Do you find that funny?" Hannah blinked, offering no resistance, and murmured an apology.
"I'm sorry.
I'm just exhausted.
" Bryson dropped the dress, his grip on her chin softening.
"Did you dream about drowning in the ocean again?" "Yes.
"Hannah rubbed her forehead again, a sigh escaping her lips.
"It's been a while since the last one.
Maybe it's the stress.
" "Then no more baths alone," Bryson commanded.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHannah took the dress from him, her brows arching in disbelief.
"You're banningfrom bathing alone now? Really, Bryson, must you be so overbearing?" "Overbearing?" Bryson clenched his jaw, a sneer tugging at his lips.
"If I didn't need to worry about finding you underwater, would I have to make such rules?" Hannah's voice tinged with embarrassment.
"It was an accident.
"How many accidents until one takes your life? If it weren't for me, you would have died fort@ok's sake! Imagine the headlines, Hannah: 'Heiress to the Compton fortune found drowned in her bathtub. Isn't that a disgrace?"
Hannah inhaled sharply, clutching the dress tighter. The content is on novelenglish.net! His words were harsh, cutting through her defenses.
"Fine, I get it.
I'll avoid baths when I'm too tired.
"
Sensing the guilt in her words, Bryson's expression softened M vel stightly "Good, as long as you understand.
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