Chapter 1601

Jamie ran over, her heart pounding, terrified that the elderly woman might vanish before she could reach her.

"Mom, how are you here?" She grabbed the woman's hand, her eyes brimming with tears of joy.

She expected recognition, perhaps even relief, but instead, the woman recoiled in fear.

"Don't hit me, I'll leave right away," the woman stammered, trembling.

Jamie's heart shattered. "Why would I hit you? Mom, it's me, Jamie, your daughter!"

"I don't know you."

The words hit Jamie like a bolt of lightning. Not know her?

How could that be? There was no way she could mistake her own mother.

Her mind raced, turmoil bubbling beneath the surface, but seeing how scared the woman looked, Jamie softened her tone. "I would never hurt you. Please, just take a good look at my face." The woman hesitated for a long moment before slowly lifting her head.

She wasn't as old as Jamie had imagined. Her haggard appearance came from neglect, her unkempt clothes and disheveled hair adding years to her. Jamie felt a wave of sorrow wash over her.

in disappointment. She had begun to think she would never see her again, yet here

at Jamie, a flicker of recognition crossing her

Tears streamed down her face as relief and

Jamie brought Linda home.

her a disdainful look. "Miss, where did you pick up this trash collector? People like her shouldn't be allowed in

"What do you mean they shouldn't? I'm paying

scoffed. "Even so, you can't bring someone that filthy

shrank back, visibly distressed by the driver's harsh words. Jamie tightened

not welcome,

your cab. Refund

out of the car, refusing to budge despite

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mother. "It's okay, Mom. If they

determined to make her feel

Linda's mental state was fragile. She could barely speak coherently, let alone

clean clothes, marveling at how much better she looked. Sitting her down on the couch,

strands brought a

her throat.

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