Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) 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.

"This has gone beyond a simple relationship issue, and I can't ignore it. If I did, I wouldn't be Andrew, and I wouldn't deserve the Keller family's trust or yours and Logan's."

George stood still for a long moment before his face crumpled, tears running down his weathered cheeks. "In that case, thank you."

Hank had already left Blumedale with Chantelle. His intentions were crystal clear before leaving town; he had brutally deceived and humiliated Hannah one last time. He had gotten the woman, the money, and everything else in one fell swoop, killing three birds with one stone.

He took the girl, the money, and the pleasure all in one go.

Since he was already gone, even if the Keller family wanted to pursue justice, he would be beyond their reach.