Jamie stayed by Linda's side throughout the examination.

When the results came back, the doctor adjusted his glasses, his expression unusually serious. "It appears her brain has been damaged by drugs. Do you know what might have happened to her in the past?" Jamie clenched her hands tightly, her voice trembling. "My mom went missing for many years. We don't know much about what happened during that time."

The doctor studied them carefully, but their genuine expressions dispelled any suspicion he might have had.

"It seems that during those years, someone injected her with harmful substances."

Jamie's heart sank. "Does that mean she'll be like this forever?"

Her voice quivered as the fear gripped her. She couldn't bear the thought of her mother living like this for the rest of her life.

Sensing her tension, the doctor softened his tone. "Don't worry. With proper care, there's still a chance she could recover."

A wave of relief washed over Jamie. It matched what Wilfred had said earlier. There was still hope.

everything. Even if she could provide for Linda's needs for

Charlie's grandmother. Jamie feared how he would react. He was still young, and she wasn't sure if he could understand or

him and Linda. It was convenient

a pensive silence on the

out to hold her hand. Jamie looked over

is a kind and understanding child. If you explain things

nodded, feeling slightly

Maybe she was worrying too much. Charlie had a good

a few days off," Ben added. "You should stay home and focus on your mother. You don't need

the project in

be a breakthrough soon, thanks to your efforts,"

pieces of good news

over her, and the guilt

were progressing. Otherwise, she would have felt terrible about taking so many days off after just starting her job. It wouldn't have looked good at all. With her

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