Chapter 520:

After Elyse left, Jayden helped Morgan to her feet while watching Dorothy, who remained silent. He asked, "If Morgan is your daughter, how did you become separated? How did she lose her memories?"

Dorothy looked at Jayden for a long time but didn't answer directly. Instead, she said, "You're a kind young man. I sense emptiness in your heart, unlike Rickey, whose heart was always full."

Jayden frowned. "What do you mean?"

Dorothy seemed lost in thought. "Rickey was mischievous and always causing trouble. Yet, everyone loved him," she said. "Jane was no exception."

Jayden glanced down at Morgan silently.

Dorothy continued, "Janet was nothing like Rickey. She was shy, quiet, and reserved. But Rickey always included her in his plans. Though reserved, she was fiercely protective of him, always handling the consequences of his actions."

She paused. "Janet mentioned that Rickey blamed her for forgetting him. That's likely, considering they grew up together. It must have hurt him deeply that his closest friend had forgotten him."

Jayden listened intently. "What did you mean by 'the mission'?" he asked.

Dorothy met his gaze. "A mission is something you cling to, even at life-or-death moments, until it's completed."

She continued, "For over twenty years, I endured mistreatment and oppression from that thankless couple. Every day, I thought about ending my life. But then I remembered Elyse was still waiting for me, and Janet hadn't returned. How could I give up?"

A smile of relief spread across Dorothy's face. "Thankfully, I never gave up on my mission. I've finally been reunited with Elyse and Janet. My mission is complete." She felt she could finally rest peacefully.

Just as Jayden was about to ask more questions, Elyse returned with a doctor and several nurses. After a basic examination, they placed Morgan on a bed and wheeled her away.

"Come here, Elyse," Dorothy called, then gestured for Jayden to join them. "You too, Elyse's husband."

Elyse and Jayden exchanged a look before approaching her. Once in front of her, Elyse asked curiously, "Why did you call us both over?"

Dorothy observed them, then turned to Jayden, a contented smile on her face. "As an elder, I should have given you a wedding gift. Sadly, I have nothing."

Elyse quickly interjected, "We appreciate your thought, but you don't need to give us anything. Your presence is the greatest gift to me." She was grateful to Dorothy for helping her uncover her background. Without Dorothy, she would have remained deceived by Glenda and Lanny.

Dorothy shook her head. "That's not enough, Elyse. You're like a daughter to me, and someone I've always cared deeply for." She looked at Jayden and added, "Boy, can you promise me you'll take good care of Elyse and be someone she can rely on?"

Jayden replied confidently, "I've been that for her for a long time now."

Dorothy shook her head solemnly. "No, you're not quite there yet. You do love Elyse genuinely, but you haven't reached the strength she truly needs."

Jayden's expression soured. "You don't know me well enough."

Dorothy retorted, "I'm sixty-four and have seen all kinds of people. You're still in that wheelchair and haven't risen to your feet yet."

Jayden looked down at his legs. "My legs are fine. I've just been pretending to be a cripple." ... ... ...