But the people behind Hannah still hadn't been fully exposed.
So much time had passed, and there were no clear leads—only Hannah herself remained as the thread to pull.
Now that she was emotionally shattered, it was the perfect opportunity.
Selina leaned forward slightly, her tone soft but deliberate.
"Mrs. Hill, none of this is your fault. It's their fault. They manipulated you, forced you to do things you didn't want to do. I know you have a kind heart—you would never willingly betray your country, or turn against the Hill and Brooks families."
She continued, almost gently: "My father left a letter behind for you. In it, he pleaded for leniency. As long as you tell us everything you know, the authorities have agreed to honor my father's final wish. They won't hold you responsible for all of the charges."
Hannah's eyes widened—like a drowning woman grasping at a floating branch.
