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.

don’t want you to go, but I’m

more if you leave

to bear

want to leave, do

always been seen as fortunate, with

hit him harder emotionally than

always kept a composed, distant demeanor with everyone

for her affection, and now, he faced this cruel twist of

if pierced

shook her

“I’m not going anywhere.

stay by your side, help you

to

Don’t overthink, please.

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the idea of keeping Lindsey

a free-flying bird, known for her courage and

tied down, caring for

or fall out

was about to express this when a phone call interrupted

noticing Domenic’s name flashing on the screen,

was on the bedside

ID and felt a shadow over his

nearly forgot that Lindsey wasn’t

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