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

happened?” Claire exclaimed,

hand,

did this happen to

offered a faint

sent people after

I lost my

heavy silence descended on the

don’t

family has

what others

now that you’re back, we

Stay here with us.

don’t have to be

replaced by a steely

time for family

belong to the White family, not the Garza

aback by Hannah’s harsh

She began to sob.

Mark broke the silence.

your mother was in trouble? If it weren’t for us, would you and

intending to

back as soon as we

know you

I am deeply sorry.

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