The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Chapter 2008

Realizing she couldnt sway Bryson, Hannah resignedly said, Alright, Ill see you then.

Ending the call, Hannah turned and noticed Peterson watching her, his expression unreadable.

Whats on your mind? she inquired.

Peterson offered a weak smile.

Being your friend must be something special.

What do you mean? Hannah asked, puzzled.

Ive always envied those around you, Peterson confessed, his voice deep and somber.

Ive never felt loved or valued, ever since I was young.

My birth wasnt exactly celebrated. In a swift motion, Hannah flicked Petersons forehead sharply Peterson jerked back, startled, and stared at her with wide eyes.

Dont speak so lowly of yourself! Hannah told him.

family places a high value on

changing deep-seated beliefs takes

they dont love you, isnt your mothers love enough? When

and protected you when

Hold onto that support.

mother may seem weak, she is still there

not alone in

at the earnest expression on Hannahs face, Peterson couldnt tell if she was

bit uncomfortable under Petersons

wrong? My mother only pretends to love me

words, he still

Hannah and said, She hates my birth, which destroyed the relationship

abort me that she

just a pawn in her quest for

up on

No, Im simply a pawn in her plan to marry into

Hannah was taken aback.

resentment toward his mother and was reluctant to even mention her. Perhaps