An Unexpected Champion

After stashing the rest of the food in her pocket sanctuary, Hazel was ready to call it a day and head home.

But the manager's parting words left her feeling uneasy.

'Could it be that Ronan went to the Ashford family to stand up for me?' she wondered.

She shook her head, dismissing the absurd thought with a self-deprecating smile.

'No way. That guy and I aren't exactly close. We're not even friend