Avery and Bryan fixate silently on her face, openly staring, leading her to retreat entirely behind Glenda to shield herself from their intense scrutiny. She likely appears as vulnerable as a startled kitten, grappling with being out of her depth. Over the time spent with Leon these past two years, one thing has become increasingly evident: his authoritative aura, causing her to crumple like wet paper in the wind. "Amnesia? Intentional concealment? Regardless of the reason, don't try to convince me it's not her. I can recognize her. Her walk, gestures, voice, mannerisms—they all reveal her true identity. You think I wouldn't recognize the woman I grew up with and married? I've shared my life with her. And that..." He leans in, gesturing to her shoulder, momentarily leaving her confused, u

