"No way, it's gotta be a prank," Rowan mumbled as she thought about the call. Then, she let the phone slip from her grasp and nestled her head back into the cozy quilt, still feeling half-asleep, drifting back into the world of dreams. Over an hour had passed since that mysterious call, and Rowan was savoring her deep slumber until the blaring alarm shocked her awake once again. She rubbed her tired eyes and reached out to silence the annoying alarm. Suddenly, the memory of the call flooded back, and she hastily grabbed her phone, scrolling through the contact list. Her mouth fell open in disbelief, the room seemed to grow warmer, and she rubbed her eyes twice as if hoping the situation would change. "Why on earth would someone ring me up at 6:00 am and call me Mrs. Thompson?" Rowan wondered aloud, her mind swirling with confusion. It just didn't add up, seeing that truly she received a call. Realizing the clock ticking and the pressing need to head to work, Rowan swiftly changed
Rowan felt a swirl of emotions as she sat across from David, watching the doctor go about his examinations. Being a science student, she could grasp the technicalities of what was happening, yet an uneasy sensation lingered within her. David's gaze, fixated on her with a warmth she couldn't quite comprehend, added to the mystery that had wrapped itself around the moment.The air felt charged with uncertainty, and Rowan found herself silently questioning the peculiar shift in David's demeanor. His smiles, directed solely at her, sent a cascade of goosebumps down her spine. It was a surreal experience – something she had yearned for, yet its sudden arrival left her feeling bewildered."Does memory loss lead people to change?" Rowan pondered the question within the confines of her own thoughts, grappling with the absence of answers. The enigma of David's altered behavior left her grappling with a mix of emotions, caught between the desire for this newfound warmth and the fear of its tran
Rowan toiled away in the open air, her hands covered in sweat as she worked. As she headed back inside, she unexpectedly collided with David's father. Her palms dampened with instant anxiety, aware that convincing him might be an uphill battle. Despite this, she mustered the courage to try. "Where are you going?" inquired David's father. "Uncle, I can't do what you want. I believe telling David the truth is the best option. I can't fulfill all those doctor's requests. They practically want me to stay with David," Rowan explained, her voice earnest. "It's just for a while, maybe one month, until they see changes. I know David has hurt you, and he may not deserve your help, but what if there's a reason he only remembered you? What if he wants another chance for both of you?" pleaded David's father, his emotions seeping through. "Uncle, I'm sorry. I can't. Moreover, he has a woman. Let him know that he has a woman; maybe that can aid in his recovery," Rowan insisted, resolute, and wa
Rowan couldn't focus on her food anymore. Her eyes kept drifting towards a person in the distance, questioning if it was truly David she was seeing."Are you okay?" James asked again, unable to continue eating as Rowan's gaze remained fixed on a particular spot.Cutlery clattered as James dropped it, following Rowan's line of sight."Nothing," Rowan said after James interrupted her thoughts, shifting her focus to a different spot.Hearing her response, James sensed she was hiding something. She had definitely seen someone she recognized."Did you know that man?" James dropped the bombshell, and Rowan's eyes widened. She felt a mix of relief and excitement that James had also noticed the person. It confirmed she wasn't imagining things."Did you see him too?" Rowan asked eagerly."Yeah, I saw the man you were staring at," James replied. Rowan moved closer to him, desperately seeking answers."Does he look like someone you know?" Rowan inquired, studying James closely. The proximity fel
"Are you faking it?" Rowan inquired, her eyes fixed on the photos of her and James nestled in the envelope David had handed her.At that moment, Rowan couldn't shake the feeling that David was the mysterious figure from the restaurant. How else did he get hold of those pictures? Someone had secretly captured their moments.However, David seemed oblivious to Rowan's question, his gaze unwaveringly focused on her. The sight of her beauty made him wonder if he had consciously dressed up for this encounter."Are you betraying me? Is that why you've been distant, uneasy around me?" David's question hit Rowan like a bolt of lightning, leaving her momentarily speechless."What?" she stuttered. At that moment, Rowan sensed that David might not even recall James."Are you cheating on me with this guy? Just be honest," David pressed on."I can't betray you, even if I wanted to…" Rowan mumbled, grappling with the intricacies of their relationship. They weren't married anymore; could it still be
"Come," David's mother gently beckoned, clasping Flora's hand in a reassuring grip, guiding her towards a seat."Tell me what happened," David's mother urged, tenderly attempting to stem the flow of tears welling in Flora's eyes."Mom, I'm lost. David seems repulsed by me, and I suspect Rowan might be poisoning his mind against me," Flora confessed, her voice quivering with uncertainty."That wicked witch wouldn't dare! And even if she did, I'll make my son see through her lies," David's mother declared, barely containing the anger simmering beneath the surface, aware that Rowan might be manipulating her son against Flora."Auntie, I can't bear losing David. After what you told me about Rowan faking my voice note and playing it for David, making him believe I'm cheating, don't you think she'll go to any lengths to keep David for herself, especially since she's carrying his child, David has no memory of me?" Flora questioned, desperation coloring her words.Upon hearing this, David's m
After James left Rowan and dialed Naomi's number, a surge of urgency propelled his words. He needed to see her. The address materialized on her phone almost instantly.Despite James's attempt to quell the storm within him, anger raged beneath the surface. The uncertainty of what Naomi might have said to Rowan on that pivotal day fueled his frustration.When Naomi finally graced the restaurant with her presence, an ethereal elegance surrounded her every step. All eyes gravitated toward her, enchanted by her beauty."Look at her, such allure, and her fashion sense is impeccable for her age.""A young soul with an extraordinary sense of style," murmured the onlookers, captivated by Naomi's allure.James sensed a ripple of commotion and turned to witness the collective gaze. His eyes collided with Naomi's, triggering an instant knot in his heart. For a fleeting moment, he found himself ensnared in her gaze, unable to avert his eyes until she stood before him."Uncle James, I'm here," Nao
All night long, David tossed and turned, unable to find solace in sleep. His eyes were fixed on the delicate figure lying beside him—a woman who had endured so much in his care.His own family hadn't been spared from the turmoil, and the memories weighed heavily on David's heart. Regret gripped him as he acknowledged his mistreatment of the fragile soul now resting beside him, a soul he had, at times, treated with undeserved kindness.In the quiet of the night, he reached out, gently stroking Rowan's hair. She lay on the bed he had managed to secure for her in the cramped room they shared. Earlier, he had pleaded with the hospital staff for an additional bed, desperate for Rowan to have a place to rest. However, the hospital was inundated with patients, and their plea for an extra bed had fallen on deaf ears.In that moment, as his fingers brushed through her hair, David's heart ached with a mix of remorse and tenderness, understanding the gravity of the hardships both he and Rowan fa