Chapter 298
At the sound of Hannah’s voice, Lionel shot to his feet and strode toward the door.
Grandma watched her grandson’s abrupt reaction, a knowing smile spreading across her face. “Look at him, Cindy,” she said to her longtime companion. “So excited to see his wife p>
Cindy smiled warmly. “It shows that your advice is working, ma’am. The young master and missus are growing closer p>
Grandma nodded, pleased, her gaze following them outside.
Hannah saw Lionel approaching and immediately looked away, her irritation palpable. He was a man who couldn’t keep his word.
He grabbed her by the wrist, stopping her from going any further.
“Let go of me p>
“Hannah, I know you’re still angry,” he said in a low voice, “but Grandma is sick. Whatever you have to say to me, don’t say it in front of her. We can’t upset her p>
She struggled against his grip, but he was too strong. “Lionel, let go!” she hissed, glaring at him. “I’m not an idiot! Let go p>
He hesitated for a moment, his brow furrowed, but his grip remained firm.
“What more do you want?” she snapped, her anger rising. “Don’t think for a second that I won’t make a scene just because we’re at your grandmother’s house p>
“We’ll go home together later. We’ll talk then p>
Hannah wanted to refuse, to tell him they were going straight to the courthouse, but she could see Grandma watching them from the window. She knew if she argued now, he would just hold on tighter, using his grandmother’s presence to force her into submission.
He was blackmailing her. She had never thought Lionel could be so shameless.
She took a deep breath, her jaw tight. “Fine. We’ll go home together. Now will you let go of me p>
Only when she agreed did he finally release her arm. She shot him one last venomous look before composing herself and walking inside.
“Grandma p>
“What were you two talking about out there? It’s windy today, and you’re not wearing enough. You’ll catch a cold,” Grandma fretted,
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pulling Hannah’s coat tighte her and taking her hand. Did that brat call you and drag you over here? I told him it was just a little cold. I hope he didn’t pull you away from work p>
Hannah shook her head, a lump forming in her throat as she looked at Grandma’s frail, wrinkled hand holding hers You were sick and you didn’t tell me,” she said, her voice soft. If I hadn’t needed to talk to
Lionel, I would have never known. And you say I’m not dressed warmly enough-look at you p>
Lionel, who had followed her inside, quickly interjected, “It was nothing important. We were just deciding what to have for dinner tonight. I’ve been doing the cooking lately was terrified Grandma wouldask
what they were really discussing, and that Hannah would blurt out the truth.
Hannah shot him a glare. His unnecessary explanation only made them look more suspicious. Fortunately, Grandma didn’t seem to notice.
“And you have the nerve to say that with pride?” she huffed at Lionel. “That’s what you’re supposed to do. I’m embarrassed for you p>