Before long, Jamie found herself holding a diamond bracelet, her fingers brushing against the surface. Bitterness swelled in her heart as she looked at the familiar bracelet. This was something Linda had given her many years ago.

After Linda, had gone missing, Jamie had stored the bracelet away to avoid being reminded of her loss. Yet, after all these years, it had found its way back to her, as though completing a circle and returning to its starting point. When she brought the bracelet home, Linda was amusing herself in the living room. With Charlie at school, she had to find ways to entertain herself.

Though Linda's mental state was comparable to that of a five-year-old, she seemed perfectly content playing on her own. Still, Jamie couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache every time she saw her mother like this.

"Mom, I'm back," Jamie said, holding the bracelet out to her. "Look what I found. Do you remember this?"

Linda's eyes lit up as she took the bracelet. "Bracelet... I gave this to Jamie."

She remembered!

Jamie froze in disbelief for a moment, her eyes quickly reddening. Her voice cracked. "Mom, you remember?"

Linda had lost so much of her memory due to the trauma. She barely mentioned Jamie's late father. Yet she remembered Jamie, the bracelet she had gifted her, and even Jamie's favorite foods.

it safe at the jewelry store all these years, and now

ran her fingers delicately over the bracelet, treating it

are you doing?" Jamie

onto Jamie's wrist. "You should

away, she

front of her mother. With Linda's fragile state, the last thing Jamie wanted was

pat on her

Jamie," Linda said gently, her voice filled

home, keeping her mother company.

Charlie's cheerful voice

to his friends and teacher before sprinting toward her with his backpack bouncing

you have fun? And don't

however, was too distracted to respond. His wide eyes were fixed on Linda, brimming with curiosity

beamed and held out a

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