Jane took a deep breath and suppressed her anger, letting out a cold laugh. "I'm sorry, sir, but I don't know you. Although my name is Jane, unfortunately, I am not the Jane you know. I came here only because your subordinate asked me to bring you a cup of coffee. If there's nothing else, please let go of my hand and don't delay me from going back to work."
Randy realized that things were not as simple as he thought and quickly spoke up. "Sir, this young lady was called here by me..."
Louis glanced at Randy and realized what he said was true. The woman in front of him still looked wary even after he let go of her hand. Louis steadied his heartbeat and slowly released his grip.
Jane felt relieved and stepped back several steps to create some distance between them. "Thank you for your generosity," she said sarcastically before turning around to leave without any hesitation.
Louis had an urge to chase after her but stopped himself with reason.
The atmosphere became heavy as Randy shivered with his head down.
"Make arrangements for me to stay longer in Odonstin," Louis ordered while clenching his fists.
He was sure that woman was Jane.
His heart suddenly burst with new hope as he smiled broadly. He never saw Jane's body all those years ago because he never suspected Martha's story about how she died or that she had been cremated without even leaving ashes behind - it all seemed too easy for him at the time.
Now looking back on it made him realize how many loopholes there were in Martha's story; He really did care too much about everything then...
Although he didn't know why Jane didn't recognize him now, if she was indeed alive, none of it mattered anymore!
Meanwhile, Martha received news about Jane's whereabouts.
"Jane has been found?"
"Yes! A doctor from the hospital confirmed seeing Jane! Besides, Mr. Caesar is currently in Odonstin."
Martha paused briefly before responding, "Okay... I understand."
As soon as she hung up, another call came through on her phone, showing that it was Louis calling...
Martha took a deep breath, knowing five years had been enough torture from him already...
When she answered the phone, Louis' anxious voice sounded, "Is it true? Is Jane really alive?"
Martha gazed outside at the swaying tree branches before sighing deeply. "Yes..."
"She doesn't seem to recognize me though."
"... This is her choice."
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