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.

for Linda's needs

how he would react. He was still

thought weighed on her as she left the hospital. She had sent Charlie to Mrs. Lucas's house, avoiding any immediate contact between him and Linda. It was convenient since the

a pensive

unease and reached out to hold

child. If you explain things to him carefully,

nodded, feeling

a good temperament, and

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

the project in

be a breakthrough soon, thanks to your efforts,"

of the few pieces of good news in the past few

of relief wash over her, and the guilt

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 mind more at ease, Jamie stayed home to

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