Hannah was taken aback.
“Did Wallace send you to ask me?”
“No, he'd rather you didn’t rush back.
He doesn’t know much of your situation in Cadilind and thinks it’s safer for you here than back home.
| just wanted to know if you had any thoughts about returning with me.
Hannah grew quiet.
Whichever decision she made, it promised to be a difficult one.
Sensing Hannah's hesitation, Maloney understood her dilemma.
“I understand where you're coming from.
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Switching the subject, Hannah asked, “When are you planning to leave?”
“My flight is scheduled for the afternoon two days from now,” Maloney replied.
Hannah was somewhat surprised.
“You're leaving so soon?”
“Yes.
| can’t afford to delay my return.
” Maloney hesitated briefly before adding, “You have another day to think it over.
Letknow tomorrow night if you've decided whether to cwithor stay.
“Alright,” Hannah replied flatly.
“Letthink it over.
After ending the call, Hannah sank into the sofa, lost in thought for a few moments.
Eventually, she retrieved her phone and began scrolling through it.
After ssearching, she located a group photo in her album.
The figures in the picture were slightly blurry due to its age.
Hannah touched her mother’s image gently with her fingertips.
“Mom, don’t worry.
I will uncover the truth behind your death and what happened back then.
The next morning, Hannah dialed Maloney’s number.
“I've made my decision.
I'll handle things here first and then join you abroad.
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“Okay.
” Hannah paused.
“Take care on your journey.
In the following days, Hannah stayed peacefully at Bryson’s villa, passing tin solitude.
Once Dotson had fully recovered, he moved to Bryson’s villa to keep Hannah company during her recovery.
“Ms.
Moore, how are your eyes?”
Hannah relaxed in the yard, savoring her coffee.
“My vision has been improving steadily these past two days.
| expect it'll be back to normal in another couple of days.
“Good to hear.