The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

“We were worried about you.

” Keith persisted, “We thought Dad might punish you.

We were ready to intervene on your behalf.

”

“No need.

He didn’t punish me.

”

Hannah’s voice carried a hint of exhaustion.

“He called me over to say I should return to Cadilind the day after tomorrow.

”

Keith looked surprised.

“But wasn’t the plan for you to return at the beginning of next month for the business cooperation? Why did he let you return so many days early?”

Standing beside Keith, Trent suddenly understood.

He nudged Keith’s shoulder discreetly to silence him.

“It’s better to go back early so you’re not jet-lagged and exhausted for the business meetings.

”

Keith persisted again at that awkward moment, “Then we’ll book tickets for the day after tomorrow and return with you.

”

hadn’t made a

call without permission, he

.

gave Keith a

“Keith, let it go.

”

“You should stay here.

is strictly business

will take care of everything,” Hannah

Trent started to apologize.

“I’m sorry, Hannah.

not that we don’t want to come

cut

to apologize,

return wasn’t your

I don’t

”

we talk to father,

about you

”

shook her

nothing much to worry about

the White

can head

”

she walked away, Keith nudged Trent, a worried

not right with her since she came back from father’s

father say