The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

But when he learned she was with the Garza family, his tension spiked again.

“Stay put for now.

I think they brought me here to use as leverage against you.

They don’t intend to hurt me yet, so don’t walk into their trap.

”

After a brief pause, Bryson murmured, “It’s my fault.

I should have protected you better.

”

“Don’t say that.

If you were at home, they would have tricked me into leaving.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Even with you around, you might not have been able to watch me every moment.

But it’s not all bad.

Since my mom spent some time with the Garza family, maybe I can gather some useful information from them.

”

Bryson frowned.

He wanted to say something but chose to remain silent.

“Stay in touch with me constantly.

If I don’t hear from you once in a day, I’ll head to Muvrand.

”

“Hmm,” Hannah acknowledged, then added, “I was about to call you, hoping you wouldn’t be too worried.

It’s not wise to corner the Garza family.

”

“I understand,” Bryson murmured.

“I’ll leave them a way out.

They won’t be pushed to the brink.

”

Hannah spent two days with the Garza family.

Each day, like clockwork, someone arrived to deliver meals.

Even though she couldn’t physically see them, she could gauge the time by their regular food deliveries.

Although nobody bothered her, she was under house arrest, shadowed by someone whenever she went outside.

Despite her desire to see Dotson, Jenny turned her down twice.

Eventually, she managed to convince Jenny to let her talk to Dotson over the phone.

The brief conversation reassured Hannah that Dotson was alright, though he sounded somewhat weak.

Jenny explained that he had been so difficult to handle that they had no choice but to starve him for a few days.

Only with Mark’s permission could Hannah meet him.

After dinner, while Hannah was idly listening to the news, there was a firm knock on the door.

Hannah set her phone aside, rose from her seat, and approached the door cautiously.

“Who is it?”

Merlin was there, alone and still seated in his wheelchair.

He glanced at Hannah and said in a strange tone, “I didn’t expect Miss Moore to find herself in such a predicament in just a few days.

”

Recognizing Merlin’s voice, Hannah stepped aside to let him maneuver his wheelchair inside.

“I’m alright.

It’s just that my sight is gone.

”

As Merlin entered the room, he heard Hannah’s words and turned to face her.

“You are quite the optimist.

”

“What choice do I have?” Hannah closed the door behind her and walked inside.

“No matter how desperate I get, I can’t see anything.

”

She ran her hand along the sofa’s edge before settling herself down with a sigh.

“Mr.

Garza, are you here to poke fun at me today?”

Merlin responded slowly, “I’m starting to regain feeling in my legs.

I’m beginning to believe in your abilities.

Since you have been brought into the Garza family, I have some news to share with you.

”

Curious, Hannah tilted her head and asked, “What news?”