SWNOVELS Chapter 160
It was only after the motorcycles had vanished from sight that Hannah pulled over to the side of the road, allowing the driver to resume his original position.
Hannah slipped into the rear seat of the vehicle, her first concern being Grace.
“Grace, are you alright?”
“I’m fine,” Grace replied.
She intended to voice her thoughts further to Hannah but Melina interjected.
“Miss Moore, do you not believe your actions were somewhat impulsive?”
Melina furrowed her brow, her gaze pointedly fixed on Hannah.
“Had our pursuers been armed as well, did you consider the dire consequences that could have befallen us today? If everyone behaved as recklessly as you did, it is my fear that none of us would have emerged from this day alive.
”
Hannah looked downward, idly toying with the gun in her hand, methodically disassembling the bullets and turning them over in her fingers.
“We ventured out today at your behest, Miss Moore.
If it weren’t for your desire to do so, we would not have found ourselves in this predicament.
”
Grace held her lip between her teeth, casting a cautious glance toward Melina.
“Melina, I also wanted to come out, so it’s not Hannah’s responsibility.
”
“Grace, there’s no need to defend Miss Moore.
She’s the one who erred.
” Melina’s gaze swept over Hannah, her words carrying a frosty undertone.
“I’ve already requested assistance, so why is she persisting with this display?”
Click!
Hannah had already reassembled the pistol, skillfully maneuvering the trigger, allowing the firearm to glide seamlessly in her palm before handing it to the bodyguard at her side.
She pivoted, her frigid gaze fixing upon Melina’s countenance as she spoke with dispassion.
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“Where are your people?”
“What ?”
Melina found herself taken aback by Hannah’s intense scrutiny.
“Your rescue team,” Hannah elaborated, and suddenly, Melina was jolted back to the present, feeling a twinge of unease.
Why was she quarreling with individuals of this caliber?
Melina offered a gentle smile, her fingers lightly brushing her forehead.
“My apologies, Miss Moore.
I believe I was quite frightened a moment ago, which caused me to speak without due consideration.
You won’t hold it against me, will you? I should express my gratitude to you, even now.
”
With a faint, lingering smile gracing her features, Melina casually inquired of Hannah with a trace of skepticism, “Aren’t you a teacher?