Chapter 980


    Chapter 980 Deny Me


    In the afternoon, Neera and Ryan took care of the remaining matters of Garcia Group, and then they


    left.


    The moment they stepped out of the Garcia Group’s gate, Neera couldn’t help but pause, turning back


    to gaze at the towering building. Here, it carried the dreams of Mom and Aunt Adriana when they were


    young. Even though it never bloomed in the end, they must have been very happy then. Back then, I


    longed for the day I could witness the fall of Garcia Group, driven by my deep-seated hatred. Now that


    the moment has truly arrived, I don’t feel the satisfaction I expected. Instead, I feel a touch of


    mncholy. Starting today, there will be no more Garcia Group.


    Ryan let out a soft sigh and uttered, “These past twenty years, they’ve felt like a dream. Now that I’ve


    awoken, all that’s left is mncholy.”


    Neera suppressed that trace of mncholy emotion and turned her head to look at him. “A talented


    person should choose a workce suitable for themself. Mr. Vsquez, Startales will certainly not let


    you down, and I believe you will not let Startales down either.”


    Ryan nodded. “Absolutely. I’ll report to Startales tomorrow. Ms. Garcia, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take


    my leave now.”


    “All right. Be careful on the road.” Neera nodded in agreement.


    After watching him leave, she too prepared to go back.


    Unexpectedly, as soon as she stepped off the stairs, she saw an olddy, Mariah Olson, standing not


    far away.


    Looking at her mottled silver hair, she had to be in her sixties.


    At that very moment, Mariah was gazing up at the building before her, lost in a trance.


    Although Neera found it a bit odd, she didn’t pay much attention to it.


    As it turned out, Mariah spotted her. Mariah’s expression suddenly became animated, and she hurried


    over to grab Neera’s hand, preventing her from leaving.


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    “Baby girl! Baby girl! You’re back! You’re finally back!” Mariah eximed.


    Neera was startled, and she instinctively wanted to pull back her hand.


    Surprisingly, despite Mariah’s frail and weak appearance, she possessed extraordinary strength. As if


    she was afraid that Neera would run away, she held on tightly and wouldn’t let go.


    “Don’t you remember me? I’m your mother, baby girl. Where have you been all these years? Why


    haven’t youe back to see me?” Mariah asked.


    Neera was taken aback and quickly said, “Ma’am, you’ve mistaken me for someone else. I’m not your


    baby girl.”


    Zephyr was originally waiting in the car. Seeing that scene, he thought Neera was under attack. He


    immediately got out of the car and hurried over. “Ms. Garcia, what happened?”


    Neera was quite calm. “It’s okay. Don’t worry. It seems this olddy has mistaken me for someone


    else.”


    Mariah stared at Neera in bewilderment, seemingly unable toprehend why thetter refused to


    acknowledge herself.


    “No! I’m not mistaken. You are my baby girl. Why don’t you recognize your mother? Are you still upset


    with your father and me? Is that why you haven’te back to find us for over twenty years?” Mariah


    asked.


    Suddenly, Mariah suddenly burst into tears, her voice choked with emotion. “Baby girl, even if you


    me me, you can’t refuse to acknowledge me…”


    ”


    Neera couldn’t help but feel a bit of a headache.


    She could tell that something was off with Mariah.


    When Mariah forcefully grabbed Neera’s hand just now, thetter happened to feel Mariah’s pulse,


    which was somewhat erratic.


    There and then, Neera knew Mariah was sick.


    It was likely a mental issue, possibly even amnesia.


    Instead of resisting, Neera sized Mariah up carefully. She’s dressed impably, with an elegant


    demeanor. She doesn’t seem like an ordinary person. Especially that emerald bangle on her wrist. It’s


    of excellent quality. At a nce, I can tell it’s worth a fortune, something the average person would find


    hard to acquire. The string of rosary beads she has in her hand is no ordinary set of beads. Instead,


    those are expensive emerald beads. It seems that this elderlydy muste from a wealthy or


    prominent family. I don’t want to meddle in others’ affairs, but what can I do when this olddy, by some


    strange coincidence, mistakes me for her daughter? I can’t just leave and abandon a patient in need.


    With that in mind, Neera sighed inwardly and uttered in a friendly tone, “Ma’am, please don’t cry. I’m


    not leaving. I’ll stay right here with you. Please, don’t be sad…”


    Taking advantage of Mariah’s calmer mood, Neera quickly asked, “Do you know how to contact your


    family? Or do you know where you live?”


    Mariah gripped Neera’s hand even tighter. Instead of responding, Mariah muttered to herself, “Baby


    girl, don’t be upset with your dad and me, okay? How about we go home together? Your dad has long


    since forgiven you, We both miss you so much. Will youe home, please?”


    Neera sighed, knowing that asking anything then would be pointless. She had no choice but to


    compromise for the time being. “All right. I’ll go back with you, but I don’t know where our home is.


    Could you tell me?”


    Upon hearing that, Mariah was immediately overwhelmed with excitement, her hand trembling slightly


    as she held onto Neera’s.


    “Baby girl, it’s wonderful that you want to go home. Your dad will be so happy to see you. Let’s go


    home right now!” After Mariah finished speaking, she took Neera by the hand and immediately started


    walking forward.


    They had barely taken two steps when Mariah stopped, looking around in confusion. Then, she turned


    her puzzled gaze toward Neera.


    “Baby girl, where do we live again? I forgot…” Mariah said.