The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

Overwhelmed by the hospital room’s surroundings, Melissa broke down crying.

“Where is my son? Where is he?”

Lydia, witnessing her mother’s tears, felt a pang of sorrow.

Despite their strained relationship, she hadn’t wished for this outcome.

After tending to Melissa and freshening her up, Lydia came out of the hospital room, wearing an exhausted expression, and bumped into Hannah, who was dropping off some food.

“How is everything? Is your mother still in a bad condition?”

Lydia sat down on a bench in the corridor, weariness evident in her posture.

“Yes, she’s not doing well at all.

Her mental state keeps deteriorating.

The doctor mentioned I should start getting ready…”

Hannah set the food aside and offered, “You can head back for now.

I’ll look after her.

Your father is here in the hospital, too.

You can’t do it all on your own.

You’ve got such a heavy heart, and it worries me that something unfortunate might come your way.

”

Lydia forced a smile and said, “I never saw things spiraling out like this.

If only I had seen it coming…”

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Hannah gently squeezed Lydia’s hand and spoke softly.

“This is karma.

You shouldn’t shoulder the blame for their retribution.

Go on ahead.

Brayden’s out there waiting for you.

I’ve got your mom covered.

”

Lydia blushed with embarrassment.

She hadn’t been getting much sleep lately, and the black circles under her eyes were evident.

“You’ve got your plate full of troubles.

How could I burden you with mine?”

Hannah offered a smile.

“You’re too soft-hearted.

Let me help.

”

Lydia blinked in bewilderment upon hearing her friend’s words, struggling to comprehend their meaning.

Hannah smiled without elaborating, saying, “Go back and get some early rest tonight.

You’ve got a ton of company matters to deal with tomorrow.

”

“Alright, I’ll return in two days.

”

Lydia left reluctantly.

Once she was gone, Hannah’s smile faded.

With her gaze downcast, she picked up the lunch box and walked into Melissa’s hospital room.

By chance, a nurse arrived to change the dressing.

She greeted Hannah with a smile and suggested, “Once I’m done with the dressing change, you can talk with her for a bit.

It’s good for the patient’s recovery.

”