Chapter 1373:

Watching Shaun’s defiant attitude, Elyse realized his memory loss made him feel vulnerable to everything unfamiliar. The hospital and this ward had become his sanctuaries; this explained his reluctance to leave. Elyse looked away and suggested, “Mr. Kennedy, let’s have a word outside.”

Once Elyse and Hanley had left, Jayden walked over to Shaun, arms crossed, and calmly asked, “Did you pick a fight in the hospital?”

Defensively, Shaun replied, “I was merely defending myself, ensuring my safety.”

“Even from your own father?” Jayden asked.

Shaun’s expression darkened. “Everyone says he’s my father, but he’s a stranger to me. I feel no connection to him.”

After a brief pause, Jayden added, “Did you know they admitted a friend of yours today?”

Confused, Shaun scratched his head. “A friend of mine? What happened?”

Jayden studied Shaun closely, then said, “She’s a childhood friend. You’ve known each other since you were kids. Unfortunately, she was in a car accident today.”

Shaun’s bewilderment grew. After a moment, he inquired, “How severe are her injuries?”

Taking a moment, Jayden expressed a sense of defeat, then said, “She’s just been moved from the emergency room to the ICU.”

“That seems pretty severe,” Shaun replied, lapsing into silence.

Observing Shaun’s reaction, Jayden sighed. “You’ve really lost all your memories, haven’t you?”

“Maybe. I can’t seem to recall anything,” Shaun said.

Jayden suggested, “How about we visit your friend together?”

Shaun paused. “Is she actually my friend? Do I need to go?”

Jayden insisted, “You should go. She’s your friend, and she’s badly hurt. It’s important for you to be there.”

Unable to convince Jayden otherwise, Shaun went with him.

They found Dolores in the ICU, visible only through a viewing window. Pointing to Dolores, Jayden asked, “This is your friend. Does looking at her bring back any memories?”

Shaun stared at Dolores, his expression mildly irritated. “I don’t know if I remember her, but something about seeing her bothers me.”

Jayden, taken aback, questioned, “Bothered? You’re annoyed by seeing Dolores?”

Shaun expressed his frustration. “Why? Is it so wrong to feel annoyed?”

Jayden, still surprised, explained, “I’m just surprised because she was far more significant to you than your ex-girlfriend. You even chose her over your ex at a critical moment.” …