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.

want you to

it’ll hurt more if you leave

easier to bear

to leave,

as fortunate, with a

news hit him harder emotionally than physically, a pain he

always kept a composed, distant demeanor with everyone but

reached out for her affection,

as if

her head

“I’m not going anywhere.

by your side, help you heal until you’re back on your

choose to

Don’t overthink, please.

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with the idea of keeping Lindsey by

free-flying bird,

tied down,

or fall

this when a phone

flashing on the

on the

caller ID and

forgot that Lindsey wasn’t alone

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