The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

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.

know you

”

Claire exclaimed, concern etching her

took Hannah’s hand, guiding her

this happen to

a

sent

I lost my

”

silence descended on

don’t blame

family has

control what others might do,” Claire

you’re back,

Stay here with us.

don’t have

”

replaced

have time for family

grandfather belong to the White family,

”

blinked, taken aback

She began to sob.

Mark broke the silence.

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

to soothe over the

as soon as we heard what

didn’t know you

I am deeply sorry.