"Because I love her. That's why."
These words echoed inside Hannah's head. However, her gaze didn't waver. She stared at Alex for a full minute before turning her back. Abbie watched Hannah leave the garden with a frown on her face. For some reason, she felt that this episode with the spoiled girl was not yet over.
Alex carefully observed his Master's face. He knew that Abbie was no longer in the mood for a sightseeing trip, so he decided to escort her back to the hotel. The only saving grace was that, this time around, Abbie took the initiative to hold his hand.
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"Look like things are heating up over there," a blonde beauty chuckled as she put down the binoculars in her hand. "Everything is proceeding according to plan."
"Are you sure this is going to work, Alice?" Aiden asked his Master, who was clearly enjoying the show. "It might bring the two of them unexpected trouble."
"What kind of trouble?"
