Chapter 995



“How’s my mom?” Her tone was flat, noticeably omitting the word “Dad.”

Jake’s expression twisted with discomfort, his smile strained.

“I can’t quite put it into words. It’s best you see for yourself.”

Bracing herself, Sophie pushed open the door. The sight that met her eyes was unexpected.

There sat Kallie, perched on the edge of the bed, absentmindedly humming a melody that carried no tune, her spirit seemingly unbroken.

The noise caused Kallie to look over at Sophie, standing hesitantly in the doorway.

Kallie’s eyes were clear, her mind seemingly untouched by confusion.

Sophie’s heart wrenched painfully as Kallie’s indifferent gaze met hers like she was a stranger.

True to Sophie’s sinking feeling, Kallie’s voice came, tinged with confusion.

“Hello. May I ask who you are?”

Kallie’s brow furrowed lightly, deepening the sense of alienation.

Sophie’s head snapped around, her eyes wide with disbelief as she gazed at Jake.

Jake’s mouth was a thin line, and he found himself speechless in the tense silence. Shock was evident on his face as well. Only moments before, Jake’s heart had swelled with relief at the sight of Kallie safe and sound. She was unconscious, but as she stirred from her slumber, the room thickened with tension. When she opened her eyes, there was a stark void of recognition as she fixated on him with a distant look.

At first, Jake thought perhaps Kallie simply didn’t want to see him. But the truth hit him harder when he realized she had amnesia and didn’t recall his face at all.

Sophie’s eyes flooded with tears, her voice cracking with desperation.

“Mom, please don’t terrify me like this. I’m your daughter. Don’t you know me anymore?”

Startled, Kallie’s face twisted in confusion, her voice trembling.

“A daughter? How could that be? Who are you?”

Kallie’s earlier calmness shattered, replaced by a surge of fear. She threw off her covers and made a feeble attempt to flee the bed, her voice rising in panic.

“I don’t recognize you. I don’t trust any of you.”

Gently, Jake enveloped Kallie in his arms, his tone soothing as he tried to calm her fears.

“We’re here to help, not to harm. She is indeed your daughter. Your memories might be scattered, but we’re still your family. Please, don’t be afraid.”

“No,” Kallie protested, her head shaking with a mix of defiance and confusion.

“I haven’t lost all recollection. I remember my husband, and his name is clear in my mind. His name is…” Her brows knitted together as she struggled to recall.

Jake’s face held no expression, yet there was an anticipatory glint in his eyes. His hands dangled at his sides, fingers twitching with nervous tension.

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