NovelEnglishLydia, who had been playing beach basketball nearby, jogged over to Hannah when she spotted her.
"Why did you two cout so late? Just now, Atticus Pearson said he was hosting tonight's entertainment.
He's the owner of the island.
" "Did he bring forward the auction of the island?" Hannah inquired, her curiosity piqued.
Lydia paused, struck by the question.
"That's right.
We haven't seen him all day, and he hasn't mentioned the auction to us.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMaybe he plans to discuss it at dinner? After all, that's when everyone will be there.
Did Atticus know the island's secret from the start? Did he orchestrate this entire scenajust to lure them here and buy time? Bryson, standing beside her, advised cautiously, "Regardless, you shouldn't participate in the auction.
It's best if you avoid the party tonight.
"No way!" Lydia clung to Hannah's arm, her voice taking on a pleading tone.
's BunnyBookery "Then I'll only have Brayden with me.
Please, cwith me, Hannah.
" Finding it hard to refuse Lydia's earnest request, Hannah nodded with a resigned sigh.
"Don't worry, I'll go.
You head off and have fun first.
I need to discuss something with Mr.
Mitchell.
" After Lydia bounded away, Hannah turned to Bryson, her tone firm.
"You're not going to the party tonight.
Bryson, taken aback by her assertion, raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"Why?" he asked.
"Don't ask when you already know the answer.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Hannah gazed at Bryson with a sense of defeat and continued, “You think there's sthing off about the dinner party, which is why you don't wantto attend, right?" "How could I possibly let you go there by yourself? Do I seem Like a coward to you?" Such an exasperating man! Hannah, keeping her voice low, tried to reason with him, "If something were to happen, at least you'd be there to help.
I never planned to snoop around the island, but if Pearson is looking for trouble, I won't just stand by and watch!"
Surveying the island, Bryson shrugged casually and suggested, "Then why not just set the island on fire?" Bryson was one of the few who could leave Hannah utterly speechless.
"Mr.
Mitchell, if you're planning on going to jail, please leaveout of it.
Without showing any remorse, Bryson replied, "I'm just offering a solution that could end this once and for all. If you don't like it, we'll drop it.
" Was it really a matter of liking it?
With a heavy sigh, Hannah looked at Bryson earnestly and said, I think e a your condition is worsening. Are you taking your medication properly?" Avoiding her gaze, Bryson replied with a hint of guilt, "Yes.
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