Chapter 73

Joseph planned to solve problems that day, not to receive a confession. While Beatrice intentionally exaggerated the situation, hoping to elicit Hannah's reaction, her attempt failed. After returning from abroad, she was eager to meet Hannah. She wanted to appear casual about their meeting, so she used Maureen as a conversation starter. Hannah's calm demeanor only made Beatrice furious inside, though she remained composed on the surface. She finally realized that Hannah was not a pushover, which was why Maureen could not handle her. Hannah set down her coffee cup and got straight to the point. "You said you wanted to help me. How exactly?" Beatrice had ordered coffee for Hannah before she arrived. However, Hannah did not enjoy coffee. So, she picked up the cup, sniffed it, and set it back down. To Beatrice, this gesture screamed anxiety. This satisfied her as she believed that Hannah was not as calm as she appeared. She replied, "Maureen panicked when she saw you because she thou