Chapter 83

Rudolf's POV
It turned out that Hannah’s problems were much more extensive. She not only had to answer for kidnapping and holding Mikayla hostage, but also for the many other problems she had caused while in Canada. It all made my head spin and my heart feel heavy. I never imagined she could be so evil.
Hearing all the details of Hannah’s crimes—from fraud to involvement with criminal groups—made me feel angry and hurt all at once. It wasn’t just about her dark past, but about how she had ruined other people’s lives.
I could only shake my head, feeling empty. The pain was pressing against my chest. On one hand, I knew she had to pay for everything she had done. On the other hand, there was a sense of nostalgia that made me unable to believe that the person I once knew could act so evil.
“I want her to go to jail,” I said, my voice firm and confident. Although there was a part of me that felt sorry for her, she deserves no sympathy for what she had done. “She needs to pay the price.”
The officer at the police station nodded in agreement. “We are conducting further investigations and will prepare the case as soon as possible. We will make sure that all the evidence is presented in court.”
Hearing those words made me feel a little better. I wanted justice to be served, not just for me, but for everyone affected by her actions.
Beyond that, I could only hope that Mikayla could remain safe and undisturbed by all of this. Now, more than ever, I wanted to protect my family from the shadow of the past that had been stalking us.
As time passed, I became more convinced that this was for the good of all. Justice would definitely be served.
The police explained that Hannah was currently being held in a Canadian prison. At first, I thought she would be sent back to my country soon, but it turned out that the Canadian police explained that it could not be done. They had legal procedures to follow, and her case would go through a long process.
“She still has to go through a trial here, and there will be further investigation into all the crimes she has committed,” the officers said firmly. I could see their firmness and professionalism..
I accepted their decision, though I felt disappointed. I wanted this to be over and justice to be served, not just for me, but for Mikayla and the children.
However, before it was all over, there was one thing I wanted to do. “Before it’s all over, I’d like to see Hannah for a moment,” I said, my hopes rising even as I realized this might not be a good idea.
The police nodded, seeming to understand the decision. “We can arrange a brief meeting, but only under our supervision. It’s a risky decision, and we ask that you keep your conversations within reasonable limits.”
“Okay, I understand,” I said, feeling a growing desire to understand what was going on in her mind. I knew that talking to her would be a chance to get some explanation and end this with a statement.
After some time, they arranged the meeting. As I sat in the room provided, a mix of emotions swirled inside me. I felt a mix of anger, confusion, and a tinge of pity. Hannah’s actions had ruined too many lives.
When Hannah came in, I could see that she hadn’t changed much. Maybe her physical appearance was different, but the look in her eyes—still the same. She seemed surprised to see me, and for a moment, there was silence between us.
“Rudolf…” Hannah’s voice trembled, unable to express some of the doubts that filled the room.
“What did you do, Hannah?” I asked quietly, trying to get the answer I was waiting for.
I looked into her eyes, searching for a glimmer of honesty. “I don’t know what made you do all this?”
After a few seconds of silence, Hannah took a deep breath and began to speak. “Rudolf, I know this is hard to explain… but I feel trapped,” she said, her voice shaking, but there was tension in her tone. “When we broke up, I felt lost. I didn’t know where to go. I was looking for a way to survive, and all I found was the wrong path.”
She continued, “I fell into a vicious cycle. Working with the wrong people, trying to hide who I really was. I wanted to make myself seem stronger, more empowered. But all I did was make mistakes after mistakes that took me further away from my true self.”
I listened, finding it hard to believe what I was saying. “But kidnapping Mikayla? Hurting others for your ambition?” I asked, unable to find the words to express my disappointment.
Hannah paused for a moment before answering, “I know it was wrong, and I regret it. But at that time, I just wanted to get back what I hurt. Seeing you with Her made me feel down. I couldn’t accept the fact that I had lost all that.”
If I could feel compassion for her, it would be only a little. But my awareness was there at certain moments. “And that made you do terrible things? You know, those choices not only ruined your life, but also destroyed other people.”
“I know,” She replied, her face full of regret. “But sometimes, when someone is stuck in a bad choice, everything feels blurry. My apologies mean nothing now. I just wish I could have made it different.”
Tears began to flow. Seeing Her in that state made me feel a pang of pity. However, none of this changed the fact that the actions he took had serious consequences.
“I came here to get an explanation and to hear about how you feel. But now I know that your decision not only affects you, but also many people who support us,” I said, trying to keep my tone calm.
For now, I didn’t know if there was any way to be kind again. My meeting wouldn’t change anything, but sharing a moment and talking about the past might provide some insight.