Hannah returned to Harrison's residence feeling insecure. She was wearing an oversized white shirt that almost competed with her skirt. Her wet clothes were carried in a paper bag, along with pens and notebooks from Texco, as if she had just returned from a company visit and received freebies.

When Edward opened the door, Hannah was surprised to see Alden waiting in the hallway. Alden's hand was pressed to his lips, his sharp eyes scanning Hannah's appearance from top to ...