Chapter 255
Chapter 255 Cayden’s Mom, Laura
Lillian looked at Cayden in confusion.
Cayden frowned, equally puzzled. “Mom, what’s wrong? Why are you looking at Lillian like that p>
Laura’s eyes reddened as she hurried over, her voice tight with urgency. “What’s your name? What are your parents’ names p>
Seeing the agitation on Laura’s face, Lillian glanced at Ashley, then chose not to hide the truth. “My name is Lillian. I’m an orphan p>
“An orphan? How could you be an orphan? Isn’t your mother’s name Catherine? Isn’t it?” Laura gripped Lillian’s arm and shook her, desperate to make her remember.
Lillian froze, shock rippling through her. Catherine, that name hadn’t been spoken in years. I never thought anyone would still remember it.
Laura’s eyes locked on Lillian’s face; the resemblance was uncanny-almost unbearable. Her voice caught as she begged, “Isn’t it true? Please, I’m begging you p>
The sudden change left Cayden and Ashley completely stunned. In their eyes, their mother had always been calm, elegant, and composed; they had never once seen her lose control like this.
Lillian’s complexion paled as she forced out a strained reply. “I’m sorry… I lost all memory
he age of eight. My master saved me and raised me. I don’t know who my parents are p>
efully; even if someone tried to investigate, they wouldn’t find anything. She knew her face bore a striking resemblance to her mother’s. She’d thought enough time had passed that no one would ever recognize her. Who could have guessed today would prove me wrong?
“Amnesia… before eight years old?” Laura’s voice trembled as she pressed, “Then do you at least know your birthday p>
Lillian shook her head. “I don’t remember.” The date on her ID wasn’t her real birthday—it was
day her master had rescued her.
ra studied the familiar features before her, identical to the woman she once knew. But that
man had died so young, ruined by a wretched pair; even her daughter had supposedly
passed away.
If her daughter had lived, she would be around seventeen or eighteen now. But that man swore the girl had died… then how do I explain the girl standing in front of me?
“I’m sorry,” Laura finally whispered, regaining a measure of composure. “I got too carried away
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But… what a pity p>
Lillian’s voice was soft, steady. “It’s okay, madam. I understand. I’m just sorry I can’t help you p>
Laura’s tone gentled. “Then Lillian it is—I’ll call you that from now on, if you don’t mind. Thank you, truly. You saved my father-in-law’s life.
I’d been away on business and couldn’t rush back in time. I regretted it for so long. But at least I get to meet you now. I never imagined you’d be such a beautiful young lady. Huaqai talks about you all the time p>
Lillian smiled faintly. “You’re too kind, madam. Let’s call it fate. And besides, as a doctor, saving lives is simply my duty p>
Laura’s heart warmed at her poise; Lillian carried herself with grace and confidence. Without hesitation, she slipped a jade bracelet from her wrist and fastened it around Lillian’s. “I didn’t prepare anything for our first meeting. This bracelet has been with me for many years. Don’t turn it down p>
Lillian immediately tried to refuse. “I can’t possibly accept this. It’s far too valuable. I can’t.” She started to remove it.
Laura stopped her firmly. “No refusals. If you give it back, I’ll think you dislike my gift p>
Cayden chimed in with a grin, “Exactly. Just take it, Lillian. My mom rarely gives anyone presents; if you turn her down, she’ll be upset p>
Lillian glanced down at the bracelet on her wrist. She knew enough about jade to recognize its worth. But when she saw the expectation in Laura’s eyes, she couldn’t bring herself to reject it. “Then I won’t be polite about it. Thank you, madam p>
Laura’s expression softened into a motherly smile. “That’s better.” She turned to Ashley and instructed, “Go on; your grandfather’s waiting for Lillian in the study. Take her up p>
With that, Lillian followed Ashley upstairs.
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