Chapter 799

"Mr. Hale, the thing over there wrapped up. I heard things changed real quick—those people even sent Joseph Hardy out personally." "Got it. First thing tomorrow… we're heading back to Pinebrook." Julian ended the call and stepped out of the car into the guesthouse. Out in the yard, Hannah Grant was quietly tending to the plants. She looked thin, but also stubborn as ever. Julian couldn't help but worry. In his mind, Joseph wasn't someone who could offer a steady love. He was a celebrity, after all—devotion wasn't something that came with the job. But Hannah had made her choice. All he could do now was wish her the best. Did he have regrets? Absolutely. But let's face it—he brought that on himself. Julian knew deep down that he'd had plenty of chances to hold on to Hannah, stop her from slipping away. He just never took them seriously. "Hannah…" he called out, walking over until they were face-to-face. "I messed up… back then. I owe you an apology." Her hand paused mid-pluck, but she di