Nicole’s eyes were brimming with tears as she felt a dull ache in her chest.

It was such a familiar name, but it had always been hidden in her deepest corners of her subconscious. In fact, she had never experienced such a massive surge of feeling, but when she did, it struck her like a punch to the heart.

“They’re doing fine. When you first came back, I’d already informed him that you wouldn’t be around because you’ve lost your memories. But don’t worry. He has been asking about you. Since you remember him now, you may contact him.”

Jared stroked her hair softly and comforted her.

“Let’s go home first,” Nicole said, having a mix of feelings at the thought of contacting Zane out of the blue.

She was feeling unsettled, as if her heart and mind were at odds with one another.

“Alright, we’ll go home then.” Jared gave her a warm and gentle hug, comforting her.

“Now that I can recall the past, it feels like a lifetime has passed since then.”

Nicole sighed.

to time ever since she returned, Zane and his organization were much like family, just like the Riddles. Both

the only one searching for you all these years. Zane had been trying very hard to find you as well. Thankfully, you returned, and everyone has been a lot more at ease since then.” Jared

return, none of them would give up, and they would continue their search for her

could only imagine how hurt and sad Nicole felt.’ They must’ve despaired countless times when they failed to get any leads on my whereabouts.’ After all, Crescent Island was far and remote. It was disconnected from the outside world. On top of that, Nicole had

on her face, Jared asked in a

shook her

smiled, “I was just thinking back

carefree life on that little island. While she was raising the two kids, she had even thought about

there were many people out there who were genuinely worried about her.

life

Jared held her hands.

fighting for her dear life for the longest time. All that mattered was that

out if he could not see Nicole anymore for the rest of

to a halt, and Nicole turned to look outside

car and

“Dad? Mom?” Nicole greeted.

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