Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel 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. Jeo 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.

"The Dixon Group has been investing heavily in our town's tourism industry." Jeo continued, "If the tourism takes off, it could boost the local economy and reduce the number of people who have to work out of town. That would mean fewer kids left behind."d2

Hannah agreed, "If it wasn't for the need to make a living, no one would want to leave their kids behind with the grandparents."

Without their parents around, even the best care 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 saw its potential, not solely because of her. If Jarvis was right, and Steven saw a business opportunity here, then Hannah believed that soon, the locals wouldn't have to leave town for work. They could stay home and still earn a living. This would mean more time with their kids, and fewer children left behind.

Steven!