My Deceased Wife Wants a Divorce (Hannah) novel Chapter 111

Lionel stood frozen, his brow furrowed. Every word she spoke was a needle piercing his heart, her cold, deadened tone leaving him feeling hollowed out. Hannah didn't look at him again, simply turning to leave.

Quennel stood beside her, taking off his jacket and draping it over her shoulders.

As they walked away, Lionel clenched his jaw and went after them.

“Hannah!”

Her body tensed, and she instinctively leaned closer to Quennel. He immediately wrapped an arm around her, pulling her behind him as he fixed Lionel with a warning glare.

“Are you sure you want to go with him?” Lionel demanded.

Hannah didn’t answer. The air suddenly felt frigid. She clutched the jacket tighter, the familiar, clean scent of cedar from Quennel’s suit enveloping her, offering a strange sense of security.

Seeing her huddled behind another man, looking so fragile, sent a wave of desolation through Lionel. He strode forward, reaching to pull the jacket off her.

Before his hand could connect, Quennel’s fist shot out, catching him on the cheek. The blow was so fast that Lionel barely had time to react. He stumbled back, the coppery taste of blood filling his mouth.

“Let’s go,” Quennel said, his arm firmly around Hannah’s shoulders as he led her away.

Stunned, Hannah let herself be guided, glancing back at Lionel only to have Quennel gently turn her head forward again.

“Has the car accident been investigated?” Mary asked.

“Quennel saved me and called the police to handle it. I don’t know the details, but at the hospital, I think I heard him say it might be connected to Sandra.”

At the mention of Sandra’s name, Mary’s expression didn’t change. Instead, she said sharply, “The whole world is watching the Rosenberg family. Don’t you dare bring shame upon us. Do you understand?”

Hannah bit her lip. In the past, she would have stayed silent. But now… she was done being a doormat.

“I understand. But this wasn't my fault. It was because of Lionel.”