Chapter 258 - Hannah Is Very Smart (1)

"Why are you silent?" Hannah asked in surprise. Friedrich was immediately moved from his reverie and shook his head. For a moment, he was reminded of his beautiful and loving mother, who died when he was young. He had even started to forget his mother's face.

What always remained deep in his memory was the scent of cooking on her mother's clothes whenever she prepared Friedrich's and Charles' favorite dishes.

Ah, he really missed that woman.

"It's all right," Friedrich said. He took a seat at the dining table and Hannah immediately placed the plates and other cutlery in front of the man. Her head popped up at the kitchen door and frowned in surprise, making Friedrich wonder who Hannah was looking for. So, he asked her, "Are you looking for Charles?"

The girl nodded. "Yes. Is he not coming down for breakfast?"

"Actually, we're not used to having breakfast," Friedrich said. "But, since you've cooked something, I'll call him."

He walked out of the kitchen and returned not long afterward with Charles in tow. The boy was already wearing his school uniform since he studied in a prestigious private school. Charles looked dumbfounded at the sight of sumptuous dishes for breakfast on the dining table.

"Let's have breakfast before you go so that you can have the energy to go through the day," said Hannah with a big smile.

The two young men looked a little awkward, but Hannah paid no heed to their awkwardness. She swiftly put a few pancakes on their plates and then grilled bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and toast. Not forgetting, she also poured juice and coffee for Friedrich and tea for herself and Charles.

"This is a lot. Too much. Don't bother yourself," Friedrich said. "What time did you get up to prepare all of this?"

"Ah ... not too early, and they are also very easy to prepare," said Hannah. She immediately concentrated on enjoying her meal so that Friedrich would no longer talk about her efforts. Hannah did all of this with great pleasure.

According to her, this was only a small thing she could do to repay Friedrich's kindness.

Finally, the three of them ate breakfast in silence. Friedrich admitted that Hannah's cooking was delicious. He didn't realize that he ate a lot that morning. After they finished breakfast, he and Charles said goodbye to Hannah to go to work and school, respectively.

"You just rest at home and calm your mind. I'll go to work. Later in the office, I'll ask if they still need some helpers for the cafeteria or not," Friedrich said before getting out of the kitchen. "If they don't need the extra manpower for the cafeteria, I'll ask my acquaintance if they have work for you or not."

"Thank you very much," said Hannah. "I really appreciate it. Hopefully, in your company, they still need help in the cafeteria."

"Hmm."

Friedrich walked to his car, followed by Charles, who was carrying a backpack for school. The teenager turned towards Hannah before getting into the car and waving at her.

"See you later, Hannah."

"See you. You study well in school, okay..."

After the two of them sat in the back seat, the driver immediately closed the car door and drove the vehicle out of Friedrich's large courtyard. After the car disappeared from sight and the gates closed automatically, Hannah immediately went inside.

She had bought a new cell phone, some clothes, and other necessities from the marketplace. She was still wearing the same clothes from yesterday when she left Sebastian's aunt's mansion. She was starting to feel uncomfortable.

Last night, Friedrich offered her to wear his shirt, but Hannah was too embarrassed to accept it. It felt too intimate for her to wear a man's clothes, especially because the girl had feelings for Friedrich ever since the man saved her.

Friedrich, who was amazed that his offer was rejected, could only save his own astonishment. He didn't understand why Hannah preferred to wash her clothes in the washing machine and dry them immediately after taking a shower, then return to wearing the same clothes.

However, he did not think about it any further and considered women to be irrational creatures sometimes.

When one shipment of the items she ordered arrived, Hannah was delighted and relieved. She bought cheap clothes so that she wouldn't owe him too much money and she would be able to pay her debt right away.

After all, when she worked and received her salary, she must set aside some money to rent a room or apartment in this very expensive city of Seattle. 

Then, she also had to think about food, transportation, and other expenses. That, too, if she succeeded in getting a job immediately. If not ... then she would have to trouble Friedrich a lot longer. Hannah felt very embarrassed when she continued to rely on other people and trouble them.

As a princess, she had her pride and could not humble herself by depending on others. Therefore she must be able to immediately stand on her own two feet.

At 2pm, one by one, the packages arrived, and Hannah accepted them with relief. She immediately washed all the new clothes and underwear she had bought and dried them. After that, she changed into a new set of clothes, a simple dress with yellow flower pattern and house slippers.

It felt so good!

Hannah then opened her new cell phone and tried to contact Aurora. She still remembers her best friend's phone number by heart. She must find the development of the situation out there because until now, she had not been able to get news about Valentino and her family in the face of her disappearance.

"Hello, good afternoon, Miss Aurora, this is from your favorite boutique at the Waterfront. May I take your time for a moment?" Hannah deliberately changed her voice and pretended to be someone else to make sure 

Aurora wasn't with Valentino or her father's men.

"I'm busy, can't talk for long. What's all this?" She could hear Aurora's annoyed voice on the other end of the phone

"Oh .. Are you with someone right now? If so, I will call you later when you are not busy," said Hannah. "Sorry for bothering you."

Aurora let out a long sigh.. She was not busy because she was with other people, but her mind was filled with anxiety and various scenarios about what really happened to Hannah and where the girl was right now.