The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never
Chapter 1695

Given that it was Merlin who relayed this information, Hannah immediately suspected that there was more to the story.

She frowned and turned to look at Bryson.

Bryson’s expression was simpler than Hannah’s, more direct.

He stared at Merlin and asked, “I had my men escort her onto the plane.

Are you suggesting she was murdered during the flight?”

Merlin didn’t deny it; he simply offered a sly smile.

“Let me share another piece of news.

The person who killed her is from abroad.

Mr.

Mitchell, you believed it was your men who secured her passage, but it was also because of them that she became a target.

”

Merlin’s gaze shifted back to Hannah.

“After all these incidents, she’s still your scapegoat, Miss Moore.

But such secrets won’t stay hidden for long.

They’ve killed the wrong person.

Once they realize their mistake, there will be consequences.

I’m afraid you’ll face difficulties in the near future.

”

Bryson’s face hardened.

“I won’t let anything happen to her,” he stated firmly.

“Okay.

” Merlin nodded.

“I know, Mr.

Mitchell.

But can you stay with Miss Moore all the time? The Garza family is prepared to leverage the might of Muvrand to deal with you.

Miss Moore, I suggest you exercise caution.

”

Despite the gravity of his warning, Hannah remained unshaken, having navigated far too many complex situations to be intimidated now.

She fixed her gaze on Merlin and reminded him, “You said you would help me if I managed to heal your legs.

”

“Yes.

I did say that,” Merlin acknowledged, gesturing towards his immobile legs.

“But as you see, I haven’t stood up yet.

I know you don’t fully trust me, and I can’t say I completely trust you either.

If you want my faith, you’ll have to cure me first.

”

Hannah said, “I won’t deceive you, and I don’t intend to.

It will take at least six months for your legs to recover.

Even with your full cooperation, standing unaided might not happen for another four months.

Must I wait four months for your assistance? In four months, the Garza family could devise numerous ways to target me.

What happened to Malvina could very well happen to me.

”

Merlin offered a teasing smile, “Don’t worry.

You are under Mr.

Mitchell’s protection.

He’s vowed to ensure your safety.

”

“It’s not his responsibility

.

I don’t want him entangled in this,”

Hannah asserted, her voice firm.

After a moment of contemplation, Merlin conceded, “Alright, I’IL simplify my conditions.

As soon as my legs get better, I promise to assist you against the Garza family.

”

Hannah nodded, her expression softening slightly.

“This time, I’ll trust you.

”

The two walked out of the room, enveloped in a thick silence that neither seemed eager to break.

As they stepped out of the house, Bryson reassured her, “Don’t worry.

I won’t let anything happen to you.

”

“I’m not worried about that.

”

Hannah smiled back, her voice steady and light.

“I’ve been forced to leave the country before.

Surviving there was more perilous than anything I face now.

Since I wouldn’t die then, I won’t die now.

”

“Besides, her tone took on a steely edge, “I haven’t avenged my mother yet.

I can’t afford anything happening to me at this juncture.

”

It was nearing afternoon, and the sun was beginning its descent in the west.

On the island, Hannah gazed into the distance toward the setting sun, her figure almost merging with the sea bathed in the evening light.

The laughter and chatter of a group of vacationers cut through the gloom that had settled over the island.