Hannah stepped out of the car, the crunch of Leaves underfoot adding to the feeling of seclusion and isolation.

She led the way to the door of the villa.

Knock, knock, knock!

The door swung open after three knocks, revealing a man in a dark suit.

Recognizing Hannah, Caleb said without preamble, “Miss Moore, our boss has been expecting you.

Hannah entered the living room and saw Bryson standing there, his expression inscrutable.

She c@@ked her head to one side and asked, “Where is she?”

Bryson rose from his seat and gestured for Caleb to lead the way his voice emotionless.

“She’s in the room at the end of the hall.

As the door swung open, Hannah’s eyes were drawn to a figure huddled on the bed, hands and feet bound tightly.

The woman’s head was down, her long hair obscuring her face.

Maryam’s eyes widened in surprise at the sight of Hannah, but her expression quickly shifted to a smile.

“Hannah, it’s been ages!”

Hannah’s eyes scanned the woman, taking in every detail.

looked exactly like

word, a meaningful

on, Maryam turned

“Mr.

I can’t possibly run

to tie me

eyes narrowed, his expression

Hannah, his

she knows too much about us,” he said, his eyes never leaving

“Yes, I do know.

to suggest that she knew exactly

to our mother,” she said, her voice soft

echoed in the silence as she strode

down until they were at eye level, her

like daggers, boring into

“You’re lying.

I’m an only child.

have

family history better than you

was forced to look up at Hannah, who still

lips still curled into a

can’t deny that we

some

“Oh, really?”

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