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 were

”

Claire exclaimed, concern

hand, guiding her to

this happen to

a faint

Garza family sent people after

when I lost

”

descended

don’t blame

Garza family has many

what others

now that you’re back, we can protect

Stay here with us.

have to

”

smile vanished, replaced by

time for

belong to the White family, not

”

blinked, taken aback by

She began to sob.

Mark broke the silence.

grandmother Like that? Where was the White family when your mother was in trouble? If it weren’t for

Claire intervened, intending to soothe

you back as soon as

know you

I am deeply sorry.