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Chapter 566:

Marissa was caught off guard when she noticed Caylee’s eyes were open. She double-checked several times before she was sure her mother was truly awake.

Yet it was not the right time for her mother to awaken. Marissa had anticipated that Caylee would remain asleep for another two weeks due to the recent surgery, but here she was, awake far sooner.

An early awakening wasn’t necessarily beneficial. Considering Caylee had been in a semi-vegetative state for 22 years and had just undergone major surgery, it would have been better for her to rest more. Waking up prematurely could strain her body.

Despite this, Marissa couldn’t hide her excitement. Having grown up without her real parents beside her, Marissa had longed for the day when she could speak with her birth mother and feel the love only a mother could give.

Once she was certain Caylee was awake, Marissa wanted to introduce herself as Marissa Nash, her other daughter, but she reconsidered and held those words back.

For 22 years, Caylee had been trapped in a semi-conscious state, aware but unable to fully wake. Caylee had come to believe that Marissa had died at birth, thinking she only had one daughter, Tiffany.

Revealing to Caylee now that Tiffany was missing and that she, Marissa, was actually her other daughter could overwhelm Caylee emotionally and physically.

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So, Marissa kept her true identity hidden and pretended she was Tiffany.

Hearing Marissa’s call, Shaun, who was in the driver’s seat, and Leila, who was in the passenger seat, turned their heads in surprise. They, too, were thrilled to see Caylee awake.

“Aunt!” Shaun and Leila shouted with joy.

Caylee, however, looked around blankly, not recognizing anyone. Marissa, unfamiliar with her mother’s habits due to their limited time together, was unsure how to approach her now.

In contrast, Leila and Shaun, who had grown up close to Caylee, knew her well. They had always been able to reach her, even in her semi-vegetative state.

“Aunt,” Leila said excitedly, “I’m Leila, your niece. Don’t you recognize my voice?”

“Aunt, I’m Shaun, your nephew,” Shaun said eagerly.

But Caylee’s face remained expressionless. She glanced at Leila, then at Shaun, and tried to speak, but no words came out. She then turned to Marissa, examining her face intently, her thoughts unreadable.

“Mom,” Marissa whispered gently, wary of startling her newly awakened mother, “It’s me, Tiffany, your daughter.”

The word “daughter” seemed to resonate with Caylee, prompting her to attempt speech. Yet the sounds she made were unintelligible, leaving everyone puzzled.

Leila and Shaun exchanged glances with Marissa, their expressions filled with confusion.noveldrama

After a brief, shocked pause, Marissa realized something. “My mother has been asleep for a long time, and her vocal muscles have weakened. She needs some time and practice to speak clearly again.”

Leila and Shaun, understanding now, nodded their heads.

Leila gently reassured Caylee, saying, “Auntie, there’s no rush. We’ll take it slow and practice together. Soon, you’ll be able to speak again.”

Shaun added reassuringly, “Yes, Auntie. Just waking up is a huge step. We’re here to help you recover your abilities gradually.”

Marissa held Caylee’s hand soothingly and said, “Mom, don’t worry. I’m here for you, and we’ll make sure you recover. You’ll be back to your normal self in no time.”

Despite the comforting words from all three, Caylee looked wary and defensive, like a stranger in a new place. She even pulled her hand away from Marissa, resembling a child lost in unfamiliar surroundings.

The three shared an uneasy feeling.

Breaking the silence, Marissa asked gently, “Mom, don’t you recognize us?”

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