?<strong>Chapter 520:</strong>


    After Elyse left, Jayden assisted Morgan to her feet while looking at Dorothy, who remained silent.


    He inquired, “If Morgan is your daughter, how did you end up separated? How did she lose her memories?”


    Dorothy looked at Jayden for a long while but chose not to address his question 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 was lost in her memories. “Rickey was quite mischievous and always causing trouble. Yet, everyone was fond of him.” She added, “Jane was no exception.”


    Jayden nced down at Morgan in silence.


    Dorothy continued, “J was nothing like Rickey. She was shy, quiet, and kept to herself. But Rickey always included her in his ns. Though J was reserved, she was fiercely protective of him. She was always the one to handle the consequences of his actions.”


    She paused before adding, “J mentioned that Rickey med her for forgetting about 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 questioned.


    Dorothy fixed her gaze on him. “A mission is something you cling to, even at life-or-death moments, until it’spleted.”


    She continued, “For over 20 years, I’ve endured mistreatment and oppression from that thankless couple. Every day, I thought about ending my life. But then I’d remember that Elyse was still waiting for me, and J hadn’te back. 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 J. My mission isplete.” She felt she could now rest peacefully.


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


    “Come over here, Elyse,” Dorothy called out, then gestured for Jayden to join. “You too, Elyse’s husband.”


    Elyse and Jayden shared a look before approaching her together. Once in front of her, Elyse asked with curiosity, “Why did you call us both over?”


    Dorothy observed them and then turned her gaze to Jayden, a contented smile on her face. “As an elder, I should have given you a wedding gift. Sadly, I don’t have anything.”


    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 gradually 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 you’re 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 try your best to be someone she can rely on?”


    Jayden replied confidently, “I’ve been that reliable person for her for a long time now.”


    Dorothy shook her head and replied 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 64 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.”


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