Hannah said, "Well, see ya."
Cornelia responded, "Bye."
She watched Hannah drive away, not turning around until the car had disappeared from her sight. Then she headed towards the building behind her. She took the elevator straight up to the 28th floor, to a lounge. There was coffee, cake, and such in the lounge, but no sign anyone had touched them.
Steven stood by the front window, watching Hannah leave out the corner of his eye.
Hope was asleep in her stroller, with Jeremy sitting beside her, not wanting to leave his side. Since Cornelia needed to work, paint, and have a quiet space, Jeremy usually took care of the baby.
Breaking this peaceful scene was Rosie, crying at the door. Lucas held her, his face full of sympathy, saying, "If you miss her, we can go see her anytime. Rosie, can you stop crying?"d2
The more Lucas spoke, the louder Rosie cried, "What do you men know?! I’m upset for Hannah. What the hell did Steven do to her? Hannah doesn't want to be around him anymore, and she's determined to go back to her hometown."
Lucas looked at Steven, who was peering out the window with binoculars. "I don't know what he did, but I know he must regret it now. His wife is leaving Harbor City to go back home, and he didn't even have the guts to see her off. Poor guy."
Rosie corrected him. "You mean his ex-wife."
Lucas, "Right, ex-wife."
Rosie was about to say something else when she saw Cornelia returning. She let go of Lucas and walked over to Cornelia. "Nelly, what did Hannah say to you?"
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