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.

you to go, but

stay, it’ll hurt more if you

might be easier to bear a short-term pain than prolonged

to leave, do it

always been seen as fortunate,

devastating news hit him harder emotionally

kept a composed, distant demeanor with everyone but

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

as if pierced by

shook her head

“I’m not going anywhere.

by your side, help you heal until

to

Don’t overthink, please.

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the idea of keeping

like a free-flying bird, known for her

thought of her being tied down, caring for him,

to become a burden or fall

express this when a phone call interrupted

Domenic’s name flashing on the screen, causing her heart to

on the

caller ID and felt a shadow over his

Lindsey wasn’t

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