Chapter 214. Weak and D*mb

Hanna POV

At last, I heard the dial tone.

I placed the receiver back in its cradle in relief.

I know I am not off the hook yet, and my audacity would bring backlash later, but I decided not to think about it for now.

There will be enough time for that from when I return to Rowan’s lair.

I resumed working. My hunger had been completely gone, but I did not throw the food bag Rowan sent me. I don’t know, maybe it is a reminder to myself of how long I can endure.

Afternoon break, I decided to forgo the employee cafeteria. Instead, I ordered takeout to eat at the pantry.

It was cowardly, but I don’t think I was as thick-skinned as Rowan. Unlike him, I can’t walk with my head held high after the stunt he pulled.

I was gunning for anonymity when I got here - keeping to myself and never letting anyone know my connection with Briana or my sister Britney.

But Rowan shot that aim very neatly, creating disorder in my neat and orderly life away from Redwood.

Now, I can fairly assume tha