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The Child They Stole

Author: Oma
last update publish date: 2026-01-27 22:38:21

HANNAH’S POV:

"No," I said, my voice rising. "No, that's not true. You're lying. This is just another sick game you're playing. You don't have to make up stories. You can just say I was difficult when you gave birth to me, or that I broke something valuable, or that I reminded you of someone you hated. But that? That isn't true. It can't be true."

Janet laughed softly, a sound that made my skin crawl. She looked at me with mock pity. "Oh, but it is very true, Hannah. Every single word."

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