Chapter 40

"J-Jane... You're alive!" Rodrigo cried. He was about to reach out for the woman, but she quickly stood up and lifted the child.

"Thank you," the woman responded curtly and turned away from Rodrigo.

"Wait, Jane! It's me. Your husband!" Rodrigo tried to stop the woman from leaving.

"Let me go!" The woman glared at Rodrigo. "What do you think you're doing?"

Rodrigo furrowed his brow, wiping the tears from his eyes. He was puzzled when he saw Jane's emotionless eyes. He would never forget them. Even with her blonde hair and some changes, he recognized her. It was evident in her gaze and the shape of her face. Jane was standing right in front of him—his wife!

"I-It's me, Jane. I'm Rodrigo!" He reached for the woman's arm again, but she pulled away. "I've been searching for you for so long, Jane. I never lost hope."

"I'm sorry, sir. I think you are mistaken. I don't know who Jane is."

Rodrigo became even more perplexed. Jane's demeanor was completely different now. It was noticeable