Day Fifty-Four…
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Jane woke up with a heavy heart. She hadn't recovered yet from the shocking revelation she learned last night. She got pregnant with an unknown man. Then she lost her child because of hooligans on the street. And she couldn't remember anything because Stephen erased her memory. What was the worst case that had happened to her in the past?
She was spacing out in her bed. She didn't have any appetite to eat. She stayed on the bed without any plan of getting up. Chantha already delivered her breakfast in bed but she didn't touch it.
"Damn. Is there a way I can reclaim my lost memory?" Jane mumbled to herself.
"I won't die in peace without knowing what happened to me." Given with the short time left, Jane was losing hope since she knew how hard it was for her to gain Nathan's trust and win his heart. She felt disheartened since Nathan was treating her coldly and rudely.
Jane could feel her swollen eyes. She chose to stay inside her room to hide from the people outside the house. Aside from Chantha, Nathan hired two maids and a cook who would stay in the house together with Jane.
It did not take long before she heard a knock on her bed. "It's me. Nathan."
Jane reflexively sat up when she heard Nathan's voice. She had forgotten that Nathan was coming over today together with Mr. Hiroshi. He would introduce her to Mr. Hiroshi as the old man's missing daughter.
'Damn! I forgot… Today is the day I am going to meet Mr. Hiroshi and pretend that I am his daughter.'
When Nathan entered the room, Jane quickly got off the bed. He witnessed how she clumsily jumped off the bed that she almost fell and staggered on her footing. Fortunately, Nathan was quick enough to catch her.
Thud!
Jane's body fell on Nathan's arms and she reflexively held his body for support. Because of that, the two were now in a hugging position.
'His body feels so warm.' Jane thought to herself, clinging onto him tightly. Meanwhile, Nathan froze when he felt her soft body against him. He didn't know whether to push her or not. He just stood there while holding her waist. He prevented her from falling to the ground.
Soon, Nathan noticed the untouched food on the bedside table. Jane didn't eat her breakfast. Nathan's eyebrows twitched in a deep frown.
"You haven't eaten yet," he mumbled in a cold tone. "Are you wasting food? Do you think I'm going to poison you?" Nathan didn't mean to say those words. It's just that he was worried because Jane didn't eat her breakfast and she looked so weak and pale.
"I'm sorry. I don't have an appetite," Jane apologized right away. She lowered her head and chewed on her lips.
"How are you going to face Mr. Hiroshi today if you look like this? He is on the way now. Should I postpone this meeting? I don't want him to think that I'm not taking care of you." Nathan was ranting at her, reprimanding her.
Jane was not in the mood to argue with Nathan. She fixed herself and let go of Nathan. She was the first one who distanced herself from him. "I'm sorry. I just got tired that I forgot about today's meet-up. I'm going to take a quick bath and fix myself. Don't worry. I won't give him the slightest idea that you've tortured me." Jane added her last remarks just to tease Nathan.
Nathan: "..."
Nathan, on the other hand, was rendered speechless. He was not able to refute her words because he was guilty.
"Just go and fix yourself. I'll wait for you downstairs." Nathan turned around and left.
Jane could only sigh deeply while watching Nathan's retreating back. 'I miss him. I feel safe in his arms. Damn. I was bewitched by the devil. I should make him fall for me… but I ended up falling for him instead.'
Jane shook her head before proceeding to the bathroom. She had to make herself presentable in front of Mr. Hiroshi. She didn't want to create a misunderstanding between Nathan and Mr. Hiroshi.
For some unknown reason, Jane was a little bit anxious today. Just thinking about lying to Mr. Hiroshi, she could already feel the guilt inside her heart.
"Hmm. I'm going to apologize to him once I fix everything… or maybe before I die…" Jane smiled bitterly.
Jane took her time to conceal her swollen eyes. She used some makeup to doll herself up. Though she was feeling low-spirited today, she tried her best to look happy and cheerful. She watched her reflection in the mirror for several minutes. When she was satisfied, Jane went downstairs to join Nathan.
Nathan was amused when he saw her. There was no hint of sadness in her eyes anymore as if she was covering those emotions through her bright smile. He didn't want to admit it but Jane looked charming after dolling herself up. With her current makeup, she was able to conceal her swollen and puffy eyes.
Nathan couldn't take his eyes off her. Then suddenly, Chantha announced the arrival of Mr. Hiroshi and his right-hand man, Kazuki.
Mr. Hiroshi entered the house and the woman standing next to Nathan caught his attention. The man halted on his step with eyes staring at Jane intently. Different emotions flashed through his eyes— shock, longing, and joy.
Nathan and Jane were about to greet him when Mr. Hiroshi dashed in Jane's direction. Without a second thought, Mr. Hiroshi pulled Jane into a tight hug. The moment he saw her, he felt the familiarity… the feeling of kinship. There was no doubt! She was his missing daughter!
He could see her strong resemblance with his wife— her eyes, her lips, and the shape of her face.
"I've finally found you… my daughter. I missed you so much. Your papa had been searching for you all these years. I never stop believing that you are alive." Mr. Hiroshi could no longer hold his emotions. They just kept pouring out of his heart.
Meanwhile, Jane was speechless. She didn't know what to say. She was overwhelmed by the fatherly love Mr. Hiroshi was showing her. She could feel his longing. She just found herself tearing up. And she just hugged him back.
'Just for today… I want to feel that I have a father,' Jane thought to herself. She was having difficult times and she badly needed this hug from a father figure like Mr. Hiroshi. Before she could stop herself, Jane sobbed in his arms as they continued hugging. Her body trembled a little.
On the other hand, Nathan couldn't understand why but he felt the warmth of this touching reunion between Mr. Hiroshi and Jane. He was even surprised that Mr. Hiroshi recognized his daughter right away.
"Forgive me, my daughter… For failing you… and your mother. It's my fault… I am an incompetent father. I wasn't able to protect my family. I lost your mother… and I lost you. But thank God… you are alive." Mr. Hiroshi kept on apologizing to Jane as he blamed himself for everything.
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