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.

appearance came from neglect, her unkempt clothes and disheveled hair

trace. Jamie had searched tirelessly, but every effort had ended in disappointment. She had begun to think she would

stared at Jamie, a flicker of recognition crossing her tired eyes. "Jamie... Jamie?

Jamie!" Tears streamed down her face as

Jamie brought Linda home.

the driver shot her a disdainful look. "Miss, where did you pick up this trash collector? People like

"What do you mean they shouldn't? I'm

can't bring someone that

harsh words. Jamie tightened her

she's not welcome, we're not taking your cab. Refund

stepped out of the car,

Jamie comforted her frightened mother. "It's okay, Mom.

to make her

fragile. She could barely speak coherently, let alone manage tasks like

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