A chill ran down Suzanne’s spine, sending shivers through her body as beads of cold sweat formed
upon her back.
A voice crackled through the headphones, the artificial intelligence’s. first words breaking the silence.
“Iris recognition sessful.
Wee to the personal information system, M. How may I assist you today?”
“M?” Suzanne pondered. Though Nathan had mentioned this name a few times, Suzanne couldn’t
conceive of it belonging to her.
The subsequent revtion left her reeling with shock, her senses overwhelmed. Trembling, she
uttered, “Who am I?”
The Al answered, “You’re M Winkler, also known as Wanda Hoffis.
or formerly Sally Hoffis. Aged 25, you were born in Norvania to a father of the same origin and a
mother from Suntend.
“You acquired Suntend nationality at the age of 14. Your academic journey culminated in dual
doctoral degrees from the Suntend National Defense University.
“You hold the esteemed title of research scientist in chemistry, along
with a first-ss military engineer status, recognized as a pivotal asset of Suntend.”
Removing the headphones, Suzanne’splexion paled, her gaze distant as she stared ahead. Tears
welled in her eyes, and her lips
trembled, betraying the storm raging within her.
Her heart pounded and threatened to burst from her chest as she grappled with the staggering
revtion.
Suzanne struggled to get on terms with this new reality, once
ng herself a mere castaway who was abandoned by her family she truly be M, the one sought after
by by the role world?
ize, Suzanne rose to her feet, staggering low toward Phoebe, and
d the tablet.
what’s going on? You seem off,” Phothe volcveted her concem.
he struggled to draw a breath, her heart rigid andstond one her spirit d by paralysis. She blurted out in
a daze, theedted to go home.”
k a flight immediately,” Phoebe eximed excitededly
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he shook her head nervously. “I want to go back to StraGlldyta, to Re R sband’s home. You’ve got the
wrong person. I’m not whowbo you’re mem
for. I’m not!”
sly, Phoebe grabbed her hand. “M, this is all ssifiedified ation. If you can have ess to it, you are
the person im I’m
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eared at 22. It’s been six years. I couldn’t be mistaken aboubout “Chuc hoebe insisted.
e remained unable to fullyprehend the weight of the the on, gently pushing Phoebe’s hand aside.
“Please, just give me ane a nt. I need to go home.
creased Phoebe’s brow as she observed Suzanne’s pallid face ace
stressed expression. She feared Suzanne might not yet bee
ed to face the weight of the news. “Of course, let’s get you first.”
g Suzanne toward the awaiting vehicle, Phoebe offered a gentlentle ler. “M, the country is eager for
your swift return.”
a tumult of emotions, Suzanne couldn’t grasp a single word. rs rang with the weight of it all, her
thoughts a chaotic jumble.y
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Upon her arrival back at Sudvi, Suzanne was greeted by a bustling crowd of people who had been
tirelessly searching for her.
“Madam has returned!” As Suzanne stepped into Sudvi, the soldiers erupted into cheers, their voices
resonating with joy.
In that fleeting moment, a figure dashed toward Suzanne and enveloped her in a tight embrace, as if
trying to fuse their beings.
Suzanne melted into Nathan’s embrace. Her body, which was once tense with uncertainty, surrendered
to the warmth of his arms.
Resting against Nathan’s chest, her tears flowed silently. The memories of her lost years flooded back,
each one a painful reminder etched deep in her heart.
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Her sobs continued, her body trembling as beads of cold sweat formed, her anxiety escting.
Nathan held her closer, his breath quickening as he buried his face in her hair. His voice quivered with
emotion as he choked back his tears. “Chubs, your safety is all that matters now. Thank you foring
back.”