Chapter 9

Recently, Anne’s 14–year–old adopted daughter stumbled upon the news of Nathan openly expressing his love for Amelia.

That was how Anne had learned about Nathan’s memory loss, and that his close friends hadn’t mentioned Audrey even once in the two years she was in a coma. They had even burned all her photographs.

Anne lacked education. She traveled to Sheysea, hoping to use the photographs she’d brought with her to help Audrey. But she never had any intentions of hurting anyone.

“I understand, Aunt Anne,” Audrey reassured her softly, “Don’t worry, the police won’t wrongfully accuse you. I’ll visit the injured at the hospital first, then figure out a way to get you out.”

“Am I causing you too much trouble, Audrey? I’m sorry. I came to help you, not add to your burdens! I’m afraid of the Lambert family harming you and looking for your mother. I always mess things up,‘

Anne cried, her voice breaking.

“No, you haven’t!” A Shook her head emphatically, gripping Anne’s hands firmly. “Don’t be

afraid, Anne. I’m here.”

Hugo only spoke up after they left the police station.

“Shouldn’t you inform the Lambert family about the Lambert family planning to go on the show? At the very least, you should tell Ryan.”

Hugo was referring to Ryan Lambert.

Audrey’s silence and her focus on her phone led Hugo to think she was worried about revealing that Ryan was still in contact with his biological relatives to the Lamberts, and possibly causing him

trouble.

“I know you’re concerned that involving Ryan might affect his future, but once the show airs, your relationship will likely be exposed! Ryan is now in control of the Lambert Corporation. He’s the only one who can stop the show from being broadcast.”

“Looking For Relatives” was a highly–rated show and one of Sheysea TV’s flagship programs. Its host, Ian, was a famous stand–up comedian and actor with a significant background.

family probably wasn’t enough to persuade Ian.

the cab they were in arrived at the police station

for telling me about this, Hugo.

placed a hand on the car door Audrey was about to open.

Nathan are separated, do you

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not fair! You know

voice interrupted Hugo’s

snapped back to reality. He realized he had crossed a

harbored no romantic feelings for him, the stark difference in their backgrounds, and the

we were together,

him, even if

Audrey said as she opened the car door. She stepped out

fans of

a mask, Audrey slipped through a side door. She sought out

don’t worry too much,” Hannah said with a gentle smile that matched her delicate features. Her belly showed

Nathan. She dislocated her ankle, which has been put back in place, and Nathan only

out a sigh of

as Amelia and Nathan weren’t seriously injured, Anne could get bailed out

there’s a call from the emergency department asking for you,”

go ahead, Hannah.” Audrey stepped aside.

coat. “Be careful if

Audrey nodded.

hospital building, she sat in the dimly lit hospital garden, her eyes fixed on her phone screen. She hesitated to dial the familiar number. She didn’t want to make the

didn’t know the nature of her relationship with Anne. Calling him

her connection to Anne, was her silence going to lead

Audrey was caught in this dilemma, a familiar voice came from the bamboo grove next to the

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