The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

“Okay, I understood.

”

The nurse nodded and began changing Melissa’s dressing.

Throughout the process, Melissa showed no response.

Once the nurse departed, Hannah settled onto a nearby sofa and observed Melissa, who seemed lost in thought.

She remained silent and made no immediate moves or remarks.

Before long, Melissa’s mental state deteriorated further.

“Where is my son?! Return my son to me! Give my son back!”

Hannah watched as Melissa exhausted herself with ten minutes of shouting.

“Why have you stopped? I thought a patient like you wouldn’t get tired of yelling.

”

Hannah’s unexpected comment agitated Melissa.

She attempted to leap off the bed in a frenzy.

Yet, she was restrained, her hands and feet tied, leaving her no room to move.

She could only glare furiously at Hannah.

“Oh, so you can still show anger?”

Hannah set aside the food she had brought and slowly approached the bed.

“Don’t worry.

Lydia won’t be guilt-tripped into freeing your son because of your act.

I know you are feigning madness, but your son truly is unwell.

If you prefer to play the Lunatic and stay here indefinitely, I can arrange that.

”

Hannah’s eyes turned icy.

She had always been unrelenting when confronting those who aimed to harm her friend.

Melissa continued to shoot daggers at Hannah, her complaints rolling on.

“I know what you’re thinking.

As long as Lydia’s got a heart, you’ll be okay.

That’s why I sent her away today.

” Hannah smirked at the woman in bed.

“Sometimes, being mad is worse than death.

At least, it’s more dignified to be dead.

”

Hearing those words, Melissa’s fear finally kicked in.

She shivered and fixed her

gaze on Hannah, asking, “What’s on your mind? You want to kill me?”

Hannah blinked and remarked sarcastically, “You seem perfectly fine.

Could it be that you’ve snapped back to your old self suddenly?”

Melissa dropped the act and declared, “Tell Lydia that if she releases her brother, I won’t hold her responsible!”

“She should hold you responsible, though.

”

Perched on a stool beside the bed, Hannah casually picked up an apple from the table and began peeling it.

“Seems like you’re a fan of mental hospitals.

How about making one your retirement spot?”

Hannah’s frosty demeanor sent a chill down Melissa’s spine, and she stammered, “How dare you?! I will tell my daughter when she comes to see me!”