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?”

her features, she seemed reluctant to revisit painful memories.

the phone from her trembling grasp, concerned that revisiting the video might agitate her further. He motioned to a nearby nurse who approached and gently guided the

in her eyes as she turned back to Jayden. “Young man,

chapters now on

the question—it was the first time she had asked for his name. “Jayden

elderly woman repeated softly to herself, a hint of nostalgia coloring her tone. Then,

fixed on Jayden. “Are you Elyse’s husband?” she inquired once

him, a subtle warmth and affection softened his typically stoic demeanor as he spoke. Observing this transformation, a rare smile graced the

of her. She’s had a challenging life. Don’t

woman’s eyes—they were no longer blank but clear. She

fleeting. Her eyes darkened once more, and she

noticing the sudden change, exclaimed in surprise, “She’s back to

Jayden retrieved his phone and played the video of Glenda. “The doctor mentioned she might experience a temporary lucid state after

taken aback. “But Glenda was the one who

can’t rule out the possibility,” Jayden replied thoughtfully. As he pondered, he felt his phone vibrating. Retrieving it, he saw

urgency, Driscoll’s voice sounded relieved. “Thank goodness, Mr. Owen, you finally answered. Mrs. Owen saw the news

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