The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

Hannah offered the peeled apple to Melissa.

“What did I say? You’re insane now.

Will Lydia believe anything you say?”

Melissa was hysterical.

“No! My daughter won’t do this to me! My own daughter would never!”

Seeing that she refused to eat the apple, Hannah set it aside with a sigh.

“Hmm, I guess you don’t like apples.

Surely, you haven’t forgotten everything you did to Lydia? Even now, your act of being sick isn’t only meant to win her sympathy, but to manipulate her as well.

Right?”

With one swift motion, Hannah stabbed the apple right in the center.

“Listen, Mrs.

Phillips.

Lydia is a lively and kindhearted person.

I don’t want her to get involved in any illicit business.

” She narrowed her eyes at the older woman and added, “I, on the other hand, am different from her.

I have no qualms about killing someone should the circumstances demand it.

”

As one would expect, Melissa was too petrified to talk back.

Satisfied that her words were enough to convey her message, Hannah stood up.

“If you know what’s best for you, you should work hard for a speedy recovery.

If not, then I would have no choice but to send you to a suitable facility to help with your recuperation.

”

Her meaning fell heavy in the air.

She turned on her heel and left Melissa to mull over their conversation.

As she exited the ward, Hannah hailed a passing nurse and smiled at her.

“Hi, may I know where Jaylin Phillips’ ward is?”

“Oh, let me see… He is in the last ward.

Do you need me to take you there?”

Hannah shook her head.

“Thank you, it’s all right.

I can go there by myself.

”

Knock! Knock! Knock!

Hannah rapped at the door of the ward before letting herself in.

“Hello, Mr.

Phillips.

I am a friend of Lydia’s.

”

When Jaylin had first been brought to the hospital, the doctors found out that he had a heart disease.

He was promptly admitted for further observation.

Jaylin turned toward the door.

The moment his eyes landed on Hannah, his expression became sour.

“I’m sure you already have everything planned out, what are you coming to me for?”

“As a matter of fact, Mr.

Phillips, there are still some things that you do not know, things that Lydia doesn’t want to tell you.

So, I thought I should tell you myself.

You have the right to know the truth, after all.

”