Chapter 858

Tristan left with Lana and Luke, but not before Luke shot Andrew a cold, venomous glare, a silent promise of future trouble. Andrew, however, wasn't fazed. He figured Luke wouldn't dare make any moves in the city, and even if he tried, Andrew was confident he could handle it. Losing his appetite, Andrew headed upstairs with Hannah. Instead of returning to her room, Hannah followed Andrew into his. As soon as the door closed, she turned to him, her expression serious. "Why didn't you leave with Lana? Luke clearly has it out for you. Staying here only puts you in more danger." Andrew met her gaze, his expression calm but firm. After a moment, he finally answered, "I stayed for you." That single sentence made Hannah freeze. Her face turned visibly red as his words sank in. She hadn't expected such a direct response, and for once, the always composed Hannah found herself at a loss for words. The tension in the room thickened, and just as the atmosphere shifted into something more ch