Chapter 855

Suddenly, Sumner’s emotions overcame him.

He grasped his head, striking the bed in frustration, and attempted to rise.

Lindsey caught off guard, watched as he tumbled to the floor.

Sumner felt his hands shake, realizing his leg wouldn’t respond, feeling as lifeless as prosthetics – the reality of his situation setting in.

As Lindsey rushed to assist him, Sumner, overwhelmed with emotion, shoved her away, yelling, “I won’t trouble you anymore! Now that I’m like this, I’ve no right to hold you back.

I can’t make you happy.

Just go, the farther, the better!”

But Lindsey couldn’t just walk away.

She moved closer, clasping his hand firmly.

“Please, Sumner, don’t lose hope.

The doctor’s words aren’t set in stone.

Let’s not give up, alright?”

Tears were rare for men, but in that moment, Sumner couldn’t contain his sorrow.

After a brief pause, he drew Lindsey into an embrace.

“I’m so sorry, Lindsey.

I wasn’t truthful.

to go,

it’ll hurt more

easier to bear a short-term pain

you want to leave,

been seen as fortunate, with a bright future

the devastating news hit him harder emotionally

composed, distant demeanor with everyone but

guard, and reached out for her affection, and now, he faced

as if

her

“I’m not going anywhere.

help you heal until you’re

to

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was spirited, like a free-flying bird, known for her courage and

tied down, caring for him,

didn’t want to become a burden or fall out of favor with someone

to express this when a phone

her phone, noticing Domenic’s name flashing on the

phone was on

caller ID and felt a shadow

forgot that Lindsey wasn’t

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