The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

“Divorce.

”

A mere pair of delicate paper sheets marked the conclusion of a four -year marriage.

Hannah Moore’s slender fingers touched the inked name of her husband on the document.

Raising her eyes to meet Declan Edwards’s, a tearful glint was unmistakable.

“Is there no chance for us?”

Her voice wavered slightly, strained from emotion and the exertion of household chores.

Beads of sweat clung to her forehead, sticking to her thick black eyeglass frames, making her appear awkward and plain.

Anticipating his return tonight, excited to discuss their future, she had gotten up early, handpicked fresh produce, cooked, and tidied the house.

Her efforts felt futile upon hearing the gut-wrenching news.

“Our marriage was essentially a business arrangement,” Declan snapped, flicking ash from his cigarette.

Eliana will return

”

So that was it.

was the

tongue pressed to her palate, Hannah felt a

her head, her mind

Declan disregarded everything, even

then, he married her out of

years together, his devotion never strayed from

Declan glanced at

skin smooth, her nose

glasses, her eyes sparkled now and

to the point

demeanor was

for so long was as uninteresting as a

Join & Stay

the role of

never

hand, Declan stubbed it out in an ashtray

his eyes flicked towards