The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

“Enough!” Joselyn interrupted, wiping her tears.

“My sister is direct.

I’ve always known she isn’t one for sugarcoating.

”

“Joselyn, you’re so good-natured, and she always takes advantage of you!”

Sporting a smile, Joselyn positioned herself next to Hannah and spoke.

“Let’s refrain from discussing these unpleasant matters.

I’ve prepared a gift for you.

”

Joselyn applauded, prompting someone to approach with Valery adorned in a champagne-colored dress.

“Hannah.

” Upon spotting Hannah, Valery greeted her with a smile.

“It’s been a while since we last met.

If not for Miss Compton, I wouldn’t have discovered how influential your biological father is.

”

With a sly glint in her eyes, Joselyn remarked, “Valery, we’re practically sisters.

Considering Hannah doesn’t have many friends here, it’s only fitting that you witness this joyful occasion.

”

The two appeared as if they had stepped onto a grand stage, orchestrating their performance.

“In her time in Cadilind, she rarely returned home due to marriage.

Misunderstandings arose because she returned after a divorce.

Hannah, it’s been a while since those events.

We’re family, let it go,”

Valery expressed apologetically.

“What? What does that mean?” Taking a deep breath, Joselyn covered her mouth in astonishment and exclaimed, “Hannah was married in Cadilind? Really?”

“Yes, but they’ve divorced.

” Acting as if she hadn’t grasped the situation right away, Valery swiftly explained.

Her words still sparked discussions among the people around her.

“She was married? Why weren’t we informed?”

“She’s got a divorce.

She must’ve been too ashamed to admit to it.

”

“So, she’s still planning to marry into the Pierce family.

Is she not equivalent to being second-hand…”

Before the man could finish his sentence, he locked eyes with Hannah, refraining from uttering anything further.

“Hannah, you were married in Cadilind.

Why keep it from me? Dad isn’t aware, right?” Joselyn pretended to lament.

“There’s no need to keep it under wraps, you know.

” Joselyn muffled a laugh, her hand covering her mouth.

Before Hannah could respond, Valery interjected, “Exactly, Hannah.

Even though your ex divorced you due to his true love, it’s not your fault!”

Those two seemed to be in cahoots, weaving a narrative that painted Hannah as a woman seeking to marry into wealth, only to be rejected by her ex-husband and forced to leave the country with her tail between her legs.