She had no idea what they intended to do with her.

Fear gnawed at her insides, but she kept her face calm, betraying none of the anxiety swirling within her.

She couldn’t afford to show her fear, not now.

Mark Garza sat on the edge of the plush sofa, with his wife, Claire snugly by his side.

Their gazes were fixed on Hannah, standing just inside the doorway.

“Hannah, it’s been too long,” Claire said warmly, extending a hand toward her.

“Come closer, sweetheart.

Let me get a good look at you.

You’ve blossomed into such a beautiful young woman.

Hannah remained rooted to the spot with a blank face.

Jenny furrowed her brow, puzzled.

Why were they being so nice to Hannah?

“What’s wrong, dear? Why aren’t you coming over?” Claire prodded.

Jenny took Hannah’s hand and led her towards the sofa.

“Auntie, she can’t see.

didn’t know you were

happened?” Claire

Hannah’s hand, guiding her

did this happen

a faint

family sent people

I lost

silence descended on

don’t blame your

Garza family has many

others

you’re back, we

Stay here with us.

have

replaced by a steely

have time for

to the White family, not the Garza

aback by Hannah’s

She began to sob.

Mark broke the silence.

can you speak to your grandmother Like that? Where was the White family when your mother was in trouble? If it

intervened, intending to

we brought you back as soon as we

you had lost your

I am deeply sorry.

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