NovelOnline"Don't mind them, Jalen.
Just keep eating.
Jalen served more food to Hannah.
"You should eat too.
Staring at her bowl, Hannah felt a bit queasy.
"No, I'm good, Jalen.
Maybe we should try slocal takeout next time.
I'd like to try what this place has to offer.
"The local cuisine here isn't that great.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHannah forced a smile, not admitting that even the worst local dish couldn't compare to her cousin's cooking.
After they had dinner, Hannah made her way to the kitchen to clean the dishes.
Coming back, she noticed Jalen had moved the paintings around in the living room. Jalen offered, "Hey, you're welcto use my drawing stuwhile you're here. We've got a few guest rooms.
Pick any you like.
Hannah shook her head.
"No, I can't stay.
I'm here on a mission.
It's a long trip from Lightby to this town.
I'll probably get a place downtown or maybe just book a hotel.
" Jalen looked a bit surprised, but he agreed, "Alright, just be safe.
And keep in touch, okay?" "Sure, Jalen.
" Watching him organize his paintings, Hannah ventured, "You know, Jalen, I'm around Newfort for a bit.
When's your next art show? I'd love to drop by.
" At her words, Jalen's hand twitched.
He started cleaning the spicture frover and over.
"You've seen art shows before.
They're all kinda the same, aren't they?" Hannah, leaning casually against the wall, smiled, “Remember when you first cto Newfort? You said if I ever visited, I should see your exhibition.
's BunnyBookery Well, here I am.
Why the hesitation aboutcoming?" She paused, then added, "What's up? You hiding something from me?" "No, that's not it.
I..." Jalen quickly replied, his voice rising slightly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThen, suddenly, the painting frslipped from his hands, crashing loudly onto the marble floor! He quickly bent to pick it up, flustered.
"I... I'm not keeping anything from you.
You're overthinking it.
"1 "If I'm overthinking, that's great.
So, about the art show, when is it? I'll make sure to be there. The content is of novelenglish.net!
After putting away the painting frame, Jalen turned to her and m inquired "Weren't you searching for someone? Do you have tto check out the art show?"
"I can search and still make tfor om your art show. Just letknow when it's happening.
I'll definitely cby to support you.
" Jalen seemed a bit awkward but nodded.
"Sure, I'll give you a heads-up about the show.
"I should head out now," Hannah announced.
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