Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1812

George let out a bitter smile. "If, and I'm saying if, something happens to me, I need you to keep an eye on the Keller family."

Andrew's expression turned solemn. "Mr. Keller Senior, you can count on me, completely. But I have to speak my mind about Hank. I think you need to approach this carefully. If you act recklessly, the Keller family could face serious consequences."

George waved it off. "It's fine, I know what I'm doing. Hannah, show Andy your back."

Hannah, face streaked with tears, glanced hesitantly at Andrew. After a moment, she blushed and slowly lifted the back of her shirt.

Andrew's eyes immediately narrowed in shock.

Hannah's entire back was covered with red welts and wounds. The marks were raised and swollen, and with just one glance, Andrew could tell they were from a leather belt that had been used to beat her mercilessly.

Most of her skin had been torn apart completely.

"Hank did all this?" Andrew's voice turned ice-cold.

Hannah wiped her tears and sobbed, "Yes, it was Hank. He forced me to sleep with him, and I said yes. But then he wanted to film it, and I refused. He threatened me, saying that if I didn't cooperate, he'd dump me. I still said no, so he called me a whore and beat me with his belt.

"I wanted to call for help and leave the hotel, but he grabbed my hair, hit my face, tore my clothes, and I couldn't break free…"

By the end, she was sobbing uncontrollably, holding her head in her hands.

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