Chapter 280
Mamie offered a gentle smile. “Hi. Sorry, I was in a car accident and lost a lot of my memories from back home. So you’re saying we used to be roommates, right p>
They sat together in the school cafeteria, the clatter of lunchtime all around them.
Nora looked at her with a mix of surprise and concern. “Wow, I had no idea you lost your memory. That explains a lot. We tried messaging you so many times, but you never replied. We even left comments on your social media, but nothing p>
“Sorry, Mamie. We honestly thought you just didn’t want to talk to us after you went abroad p>
Mamie gave her an understanding smile. “I don’t blame you. I probably would have thought the same thing in your place p>
“Nora, could you tell me more about what happened back then? I really don’t remember much p>
Nora had stayed at the university after graduation for her PhD and ended up teaching there, which was the only reason they’d run into each other today.
Nora grinned. “Of course. You were incredible back then. The dean loved you. You were smart, your grades were always amazing, and you were gorgeous p>
“You were always busy, too, working part-time jobs whenever you had free time. Mamie Nora hesitated, looking like she wanted to say something more but wasn’t sure if she should. “Honestly, we were all a little shocked when you decided to go abroad p>
Mamie’s financial situation in college hadn’t been great.
Mamie’s heart felt heavy. “I went abroad with my uncle and aunt p>
“That explains it. I remember you mentioned having relatives overseas, but we lost touch these last few years p>
Nora rolled her eyes. “You wouldn’t believe it, but some people started rumors that you’d been kept by someone rich. Now that you’re back, I’m going to set the record straight for you p>
Mamie looked at Nora’s indignant face and felt oddly detached from all the gossip. “It’s fine. People can say whatever they want p>
“Mamie, let’s swap numbers. I have to run to class, but we can catch up more on our phones p>
“Sounds good p>
After saying goodbye to Nora, Mamie wandered around campus for a while, but nothing really stood out. She didn’t bump into anyone else who recognized her. As the sup started to set, she got in her car and headed home.
While she was stopped at a red light, a message from Nora popped up on her phone.
Mamie, I just remembered
something. Back in college, you had a mysterious boyfriend. None of us ever met him, you always said it wasn’t a good time for introductions. I think his last name was Stephens. Does that ring a bell?
Mamie’s heart skipped a beat.
Stephens.
Could the man from her dreams-the one who looked so much like Scott-be that same mysterious boyfriend?
She remembered what she’d learned about Scott. He had never been married, but he had a six-year-old child.
She’d given birth to a baby when she was twenty-one p>
A sudden thought flashed through her mind. As soon as the light turned green, she drove straight to Garth’s school.
She still had Garth’s phone number.
Garth, I wanted to ask you something. Do you remember your birthday?
Mamie watched as Garth walked
of the school building with his
out
backpack. He stopped to check his smartwatch, then looked around and sent a voice message.
A moment later, her phone buzzed.
Mamie, my birthday is March 7. Will you celebrate with me next time?
Mamie tried to steady her breathing, but her hands and feet felt ice cold.
According to the hospital records, six years ago on March 7, that was the exact day she’d given birth.