Chapter 139

“You can acknowledge Alva, but you won’t even recognize Ellyn and Edward. They’re your children too.”

Elena looked confused. She lowered her gaze. “I’m sorry… I don’t remember…”

“You have to try,” Clara said firmly.

Nathan stood up. “That’s enough, Grandma. We can’t force Elena to remember everything at once.”

Clara looked at Damian. “If you’re letting her leave, then you need to make sure she doesn’t keep rejecting reality.”

Damian gave a slow nod. “I’ll take care of Elena.”

Elena tugged on Damian’s arm. “Damian, I don’t like the people here. They all treat me like a stranger.”

“Because you don’t remember who they are,” Nathan interrupted, trying to stay calm.

Elena shook her head hard. “I only remember you, Damian. You and I… we used to be happy, right?”

Damian looked into Elena’s eyes. He wanted to speak honestly, to explain everything, but he didn’t want to damage her fragile state.

“Elena,” Damian said gently, “we’ll t