Odell grimaced in silence. After a while, Skylar continued, "Since there are no signs of any physical damage, then the source of it all must be mental. I doubt that the second master kidnapping her for a day would have resulted in her losing memory of everything over the last nine years. I believe that her amnesia should be closely related to the trauma from her half-year stay in Galston that resulted in her depression.” With all that information provided, she asked, “She refuses to tell me about those six months in Galston. Do you by any chance know what she experienced during that time?” Odell answered, his voice was hollow, "She was imprisoned by Thomas in those six months and was frequently threatened, and even terrorized by him.” “Was that all he did?” Odell frowned and added, "She was locked up in a dark room, all by herself, for more than three months.” Skylar pressed further, "What did he do to her during those three months?” "I have no idea." All of wha
Aunt Tonya sighed, “Right, I almost forgot. You only met him after you married Odell.” Sylvia repeated her question, “So why did he do all this to me? Was it because Odell took back the corporation and drove him and his mother away?” Just as Aunt Tonya was about to reply, there was a knock on the door. Sylvia looked over along with Aunt Tonya. "Who’s that?” Aunt Tonya asked. "It’s me." Odell said in a low voice, "Are you two done yet?” "Oh, we’re almost done.” Aunt Tonya said as she stood up. Sylvia was about to stand too but Aunt Tonya made her sit again and remarked, "This is the bedroom that the two of you share. You don’t have to leave.” Sylvia stood up anyway. Aunt Tonya looked at her curiously. She whispered, "I'd better go out with you, I don't want to be alone with him." She was afraid of him. Before the age of twenty-four, Odell had seemed very indifferent and the thought of approaching him filled her with apprehension. Meanwhile, the Odell
"What is it?” “Go out with me tomorrow." "What are we going to do?” “We’re going to meet someone." “Who?" "You'll know when you get there.” “Okay.” Sylvia agreed before asking again, “Was there anything else you wanted to talk about?” He looked her up and down and stated, “That’s all.” "Then I'll go out first." Sylvia walked out. "Wait a minute." He suddenly stopped her. Sylvia turned back to him and asked, "What's up?” He walked up to her and brushed a loose strand of hair away from her forehead, "You don't have to leave, I’ll just sleep in the guest room myself.” With that, he walked past her and walked out of the room. Sylvia felt a strange tightening feeling in her chest. She pursed her lips, then sat back down onto the sofa and took out her phone. The phone seemed far more advanced than the one she had nine years ago. She turned on the phone and went through the list of accounts she followed on social media and the people on her frie
Shortly after, Aunt Tonya knocked on the door to call them for breakfast. Liam took Flint into his arms and walked out with his sister. Sylvia rose from the bed and washed up, then she went through the closet and chose a combination of a white shirt and a pair of jeans. She tied her hair into a high ponytail before heading to the living room. Odell and the children were seated together at the dining table. They all turned to her at the same time upon noticing her enter. Sylvia met Odell's eyes and smiled politely, "Good morning." Odell returned the greeting, "Morning." Sylvia sat across from Odell with the two children. After a while, Odell asked, "Did you sleep well last night?" In between bites of food, Sylvia answered him, “I slept pretty well.” Odell stared at her rosy cheeks and stayed quiet. The silence continued for some time until he was full and set down the cutlery. Then he looked at her again, “We’re heading out soon, is there anything else y
Officer Sach glanced at Sylvia and asked, “Master Carter, would you like to head inside with Miss Ross?” "I'll go in first." Odell said while letting go of Sylvia's hand. Then, he turned to inform her, “Wait for me here for a while and don’t wander around." "Okay." Sylvia answered, but inside her mind, she muttered a silent complaint, ‘Why would I just wander around? I’m not a child.’ Odell turned to the officer again, "Officer Sach, please have someone watch over her.” Sylvia was speechless. Officer Sach proceeded to summon two of his officers and entrusted them with the task of watching over Sylvia. They had Sylvia sit down somewhere nearby. Meanwhile, Odell went into the room. It was a heavily guarded room, and was as quiet as a cemetery inside. It was rather dark inside and there was nothing save for a table and two chairs inside. Odell sat down in one of the chairs. After a while, Thomas came in through another door. His hands had been handcuffed
Sylvia became very uncomfortable when she saw how Thomas was scrutinizing her up and down and asked, “What do you mean by that?” Thomas suddenly chuckled, as if amused by something. It was no wonder that Odell had asked him about those three months. This explained why he was fine with him meeting Sylvia. “It’s nothing.” He brushed it off. Sylvia sat on the chair that Odell had sat in previously and asked suspiciously, “I heard that you wanted to see me. Why did you want to see me?” Thomas rubbed his hands together and asked with a smile, "You don't remember me at all?" Sylvia shook her head and answered genuinely, "I only remember what happened nine years ago." They had not even met each other yet nine years ago. Thomas pursed his lips. Noticing his silence, Sylvia asked impatiently, "What exactly did you want to see me for?” “Nothing, I just wanted to see you." “To see how I’ve been doing?” “Hmm,” he said. Sylvia scoffed, “Well, I suppose I’ll
"Why are you laughing at him?” “Because he got what he deserved.” "Oh." It was true, he had gotten exactly what he deserved. There had been no reason for him to do what he did and cause her lapse of memory. ...... They drove back steadily the same way they came until the car reached the old Carter residence and stopped in front of the gate. The bodyguard that was guarding the gate promptly approached and opened the door for Sylvia. Sylvia turned around and prepared to get out of the car, but she suddenly felt something tugging at her hand. She turned and looked at Odell suspiciously. His deep eyes were looking at her tenderly and as he spoke, his voice was deep with bass but pleasant to the ear, "I need to go back to the office to deal with something. Just stay at home and don’t wander around. Call me if anything comes up at all.” Sylvia grimaced. He was treating her as if she was a child. Even if she had lost her memory, she was still an adult. Upon
There was an aggrieved expression on the little girl’s chubby face and she looked as if she had just been told that she had been abandoned. Sylvia felt her heart ache upon seeing Isabel in this state. She hurriedly got up and upon approaching Isabel, she quickly gathered her into her arms and apologized, "Isabel, I’m very sorry, it's my fault. I shouldn't have forgotten my promise.” Isabel pouted and huffed, “Hmph.” Her tears welled up inside her eyes and she was still visibly upset. Sylvia caressed her cheeks and offered, "I'll play with you right now, is that alright?” Isabel’s expression did not change and she did not seem very receptive to the idea. She wanted to play with her mother but at the same time, she was reluctant to forgive her so easily. Sylvia suddenly had an idea, so she lowered her head and gently pecked Isabel on the cheek. This seemed to do the trick, and Isabel muttered, "Hmph, I guess I’ll forgive you this time." Sylvia smiled, “Thank you