Chapter 15

The next morning, the crisp autumn sun reflected brilliantly off the waters of the bay.
Hannah walked down to the local post office in town to collect the morning mail and newspapers.
Local shop owners nodded politely to her, treating her with genuine respect and warmth.
She was no longer the quiet, hidden wife of a wealthy bully; she was an independent, respected woman.
She returned to the beach house and sat on the sunny back porch to review her correspondence.
Among the utility bills and corporate reports sat a heavy, square package wrapped in brown butcher paper.
May you like
It was addressed directly to Hannah Vance, stamped with a vintage postmark from London, England.
There was no return address or sender name printed anywhere on the paper.