My mother soon arrived at the hospital, crying and claiming she had only been trying to help. But the moment Hannah heard her voice, she began shaking uncontrollably, and every staff member noticed.

Detective Rebecca Morales interviewed everyone separately. Patricia and Courtney repeated a rehearsed story about Hannah being unstable, but medical reports revealed dehydration, infection, untreated illness, bruising, and clear signs of abuse.

For the first time, Hannah told the whole truth. She described having meals withheld, being prevented from seeking medical care, having her phone confiscated, and being physically stopped whenever she tried to leave with Owen.

Then she revealed the motive behind it all. My mother believed Hannah had stolen me from her and wanted to break her down until she disappeared from our lives completely-