Chapter 423

“You come from breeders that love each other very much,” I said passionately while placing a hand on her arm. “Your parents are determined and nothing will stop them. We will not hamper your dreams, Hannah, I promise you. We just couldn’t allow the administrators’ prejudices to continue to control us.”

“The rules are important. Society’s goals are important,” Hannah said firmly and then looked at her sister, “but I understand family must come first. I just wish you all had made your arguments, before…”

She wished we’d been up front with the administration and I had to smile.

“Sometimes, baby girl,” I said slyly, “it is better to beg forgiveness than ask permission. Sometimes no one will believe the truth until they see it.”

Hannah’s face softened a little as she rolled her eyes and pulled me into a hug. “I love you, Mama,” she sighed. “You are so stubborn. Now would be a bad time to further test the rules. Just please be careful. Try to stay safe.”

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