Mommy, Where's Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return

Chapter 77: Painful Memories

"Ethan, come here," Amanda called for her son. Only then was he introduced formally to Sarah. "This is my son, Ethan, Sam's husband."

Amanda chuckled and said, "Isn't it great?" She held Sarah's hand and told, "They found each other either way. Fate brought them together!"

It granted for Sarah to chuckle before answering, "I heard." She held Samantha's hand and said, "I am so glad it was Ethan."

"Mrs. Davis, good evening," Greeted Ethan. He walked in with them and told, "We are so happy you have finally returned."

Teary-eyed, Sarah nodded and reached for Ethan's shoulder. She leaned over to him and embraced him before telling, "If it weren't for your men, following Catherine and Annie, Winfield would not have found me... Thank you, Ethan."

Sarah touched his face and appreciated, "Such a handsome young man my godson turned out to be... and now... my son-in-law."

Together with the general, their party left for Ethan and Samantha's home. It was during the car ride where Sarah revealed to the couple how she was kept by Blake Taylor.

Blake had a complete medical record of Sarah, starting from when she remained in a coma for ten months. She was placed under the care of a private hospital, fueled by Blake's money, in order to keep Sarah's confinement a secret.

"I woke up with a very vague memory," told Sarah. "At first, I had visions of myself with you, Sami - I mean, Sam."

Smiling at Samantha, Sarah corrected herself, "Your father tells me, you go by Sam now."

"It's fine, Mom. Either is fine," answered Samantha.

"Anyway, the doctors immediately prescribe me these medications and my visions went away in a month's time," told Sarah with a frown. "But I found it strange. Because at least, without the medication, I seem to be somebody. With it, I was totally nobody."

"Still, despite my doubt, I took the medication, thinking that it would do me good," revealed Sarah with a regretful expression. "During that time, I was made to believe that I was Elizabeth Taylor, Blake's wife."

"After taking the medication for more than a year, I started forgetting even my new memories, the one with Blake." She scoffed before adding, "I did not have many memories with Blake since I was battling my identity and I often stayed away from him. And he always had me locked up, saying that it was not safe for me to get away."

She closed her eyes, thinking about the painful memories, and she remained silent for seconds.

"Until such time that we moved to Jansu island. There was a time when a big storm had hit the city and no one could travel outside the island." Sarah's eyes narrowed, thinking about how she realized the medication she was taking was not for the best. She told, "I had no medication for more than a month and in that very short amount of time, I dreamed of Sam again."

"I decided not to take the capsules he was giving me and see where it goes. Besides, back then, I concluded, if I was his wife, why was I being kept as a prisoner?" Sarah added with a frown.

A tear fell down Sarah's face when she resumed her thoughts, "Little by little, I get more visions. Sometimes, voices in my head of people calling me, Sarah."

As Sarah told of her story, it granted for Samantha to weep again, making use of the boxes of tissues Ethan had prepared for her. Both Samantha and Sarah had a box each for them to make

use of.

"But as my memory came back to me." Sarah paused, feeling heartbroken once again. She gasped repeatedly before resuming, "I was faced with another pain in my chest. I felt the longing, knowing - knowing you were out there, Sam."

"For years, I - I had you on my mind, Sam. It - it was so hard - it was so hard," told Sarah while sniffing her tears away. She sighed dramatically before proceeding, "But there was nothing I could do. I feared for my life. I feared for what Blake would do if he ever finds out that I got my memories back."

"At least, by having a blank memory, he could not demand anything from me, like affection - Oh, god, did he try so many times." Her lips trembled as she shared, "Sometimes, I acted to be sick just so he would leave me alone."

That part of Sarah's tale made Winfield clenched his hand into a fist. He sat next to his wife, listening to her tale. He took a deep breath, envisioning himself making a punching bag out of Blake.

He started recalling the times before Sarah disappeared. He recalled how Blake was always admiring Sarah for her actions, being quite similar to Elizabeth. Back then, he only saw it as Blake's longing for his wife.

He never imagined that Blake would take his appreciation for Sarah to such a degree; to the point where he would keep Sarah for himself.

If Blake only returned Sarah to her family, Winfield would not have remarried. If Blake reported the crimes of Catherine, the latter would have already been imprisoned years back.

With his voice breaking in and out, Winfield promised, "I will make sure he gets what he deserves, Sarah. Again, I am so sorry."

"Anything you need help with father, I can always lend a hand," told Ethan. He raised his chin at Winfield and revealed, "For starters, I have already determined who the Taylors are in business with. They will easily lose their investors in a week's time. We need to make sure we cut the source of his strength and that is his family's money."

"Thank you, Ethan. You are as efficient as always," acknowledged Winfield.

"I will do anything for Sam and her family. Besides, we are... a family now," Ethan answered.

The words of Ethan made Sarah smile. She said, "You learned a lot from your mother. I am so proud of Amanda and Daniel for having raised you well, Ethan."

"Thank you, mother." Ethan smiled and admitted, "I could not ask for better parents than what I already have."

Arriving at the mansion was no less drama. It was Diana's turn to be blown away, seeing her sister alive and well.

The same could be said with Matilda Davis.

The number of tears that was shed that evening was immeasurable, but at the same time, everyone, especially Samantha and Winfield, was relieved that Sarah was already back in their lives.

Sarah was especially delighted, meeting her two beautiful grandchildren for the first time. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

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Later that evening, Samantha returned to the master bedroom.

She saw the smirk on his face that she knew what her husband was asking for. She smiled and said, "Ethan, I love you to death... but I want to sleep with Mom tonight."

Samantha saw how the smile on his face receded. She chuckled as she explained, "Dad, went back to the military camp." She took a deep breath and clarified, "Mom is still not accepting of the fact that he married Catherine. So it's going to take a while."

She walked to Ethan and sat on the bed. She pecked on his lips and told, "Mom, needs somebody right now. You understand, right?"

Ethan stole another kiss from his wife before telling, "I understand, Sam. Go ahead and stay with mother." He sighed and ordered, "Why don't you tell the kids to come and join me to sleep... I - am no longer used to sleeping alone."

Chuckling, Samantha embraced Ethan tight and said, "Thank you, Ethan. Thank you for everything. I love you so much and I thank God every day you came into my life."

"Tomorrow, morning though, since it's the day before Christmas, I expect you to stay with me for at least four hours," Ethan closed with tightening eyes.

Samantha's face burned while letting go of her husband. She said, "Okay. Tomorrow."