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.

disappearing without a trace. Jamie had searched tirelessly, but every effort had ended in disappointment. She had begun to think she would never see her again, yet here she was, a miracle tinged with heartbreak. How

at Jamie, a flicker of recognition crossing

Mom, it's me! It's Jamie!" Tears streamed down her face

Jamie brought Linda home.

her a disdainful look. "Miss, where did you pick

flared. "What do you mean they

scoffed. "Even so, you can't

the driver's harsh words. Jamie tightened her grip

not welcome,

cab. Refund my

icy as she stepped out of the car, refusing to budge despite

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her frightened mother. "It's okay, Mom. If they don't want us,

led Linda home, determined to make her feel safe. Once inside,

speak coherently, let alone manage tasks like washing herself. But Jamie didn't mind

in clean clothes, marveling at how much better she looked. Sitting her down on the couch, she gently combed Linda's hair. The

strands brought

her throat.

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