Chapter 1541

The traffic was gridlocked, so much so that it wasn’t until the sun had set that the cars started inching forward. After nearly half an hour of driving, they finally passed through the congested area. Jed sped ahead, with Rick following closely behind in another car.

Hannah kept glancing back, catching Jeo’s attention. “What are you looking for, Hannah?” He asked.

“Just checking if there’s a lot of cars.” She replied.

“Well, it’s Christmas season. Everyone’s coming home for the holidays, so it’s always busy around here.” Jeo explained.

Their small town was full of people who worked in the city. Usually, the streets were filled with the elderly and young children, with few young adults in sight. The only time they’d see a surge in population was during the Christmas period, when the young folks came home.

Jeo continued, “If the tourism takes off, it could boost the local

it wasn’t for the need to make a living, no

from grandparents couldn’t replace the sense of security and confidence that kids needed. “Did you see Martin’s kids the other day?” Jeo asked, “Their parents came home, and the kids were so scared they wouldn’t even come inside.” Hannah remained quiet, her thoughts already far away. Jarvis had told her that Steven was a businessman who wouldn’t make a losing deal. He invested in their town’s tourism because he

Steven!

himself why he had treated her so poorly. He had tested her, and she had fallen into his trap. In his eyes,

she probably

several times to

is it?” Hannah asked.

thinking about?” Farley asked.

“Nothing.” Hannah lied.

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