Chapter 288:

The elderly woman remained silent in response to Jayden’s question, her focus fixated on the phone. But when she laid eyes on Glenda, her expression transformed into one of shock.

“Glenda! Give back my daughter! Give her back!” Her voice cracked as she snatched the phone from Jayden’s grip, tears streaming down her face.

Jayden watched in astonishment as the woman clutched the phone tightly, her gaze piercing Glenda with accusation. Approaching cautiously, Jayden inquired, “Your daughter? I can help you find her. What’s her name?”

The woman’s eyes flickered with a glimmer of hope at Jayden’s offer. “Can you truly help me find her?” she asked tentatively.

Jayden nodded reassuringly. “Absolutely.”

After a moment of contemplation, the woman spoke softly, “My daughter’s name is Janet Lawrence.”

Acknowledging the information, Jayden affirmed, “Alright, I’ll help you locate her.”

Suddenly, the woman gripped Jayden’s hand tightly, her eyes brimming with tears. “Find my daughter and keep her safe. Someone wants to kill her, and I can’t let them find her. Otherwise, they’ll…” Her voice faltered as she succumbed to another wave of tears, her sorrow evident through the streaming tears.

Jayden waited patiently until the elderly woman had somewhat composed herself before gently probing, “Who wants to harm your daughter?”

pointed at the phone where Glenda’s face stared back from the screen. Anguish etched on her features, she seemed reluctant to revisit painful memories. With a heavy heart, she closed her eyes and whispered, “Murderer.

was left stunned, grappling with the weight of her accusation and uncertain of its validity. Acting swiftly, he took the phone from her trembling grasp, concerned that revisiting the

followed the nurse, the elderly woman paused, a sudden curiosity gleaming in her eyes as she turned back to Jayden. “Young man,

now

question—it was the first time she had

nostalgia coloring her tone. Then, with a wistful

her gaze fixed on Jayden. “Are you

affirmed with a nod. Unbeknownst to him, a subtle warmth and affection softened his typically stoic demeanor as he spoke. Observing

her. She’s had a challenging

the elderly woman’s eyes—they were

eyes darkened once more, and she began to falter, needing the nurse’s support

exclaimed in surprise, “She’s back to her

earlier explanation, Jayden retrieved his phone and played the video of Glenda. “The doctor mentioned she

was the one who triggered her. Does that mean Glenda caused her

replied thoughtfully. As he pondered, he felt his phone vibrating. Retrieving it, he saw it was a call from

Owen, you finally answered. Mrs. Owen saw the news online

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