Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 159~ Support system

Ryan was waiting for the Doctor in his ward when he heard someone knock on the glass. He turned to look and what he saw made his eyes widen in shock. "What's going on??" He mouthed since he couldn't be heard from outside.

From outside, Adan Nicholson lowered the whiteboard he was holding and waved at him.

Ryan was still trying to understand what was happening when Jason opened the door to the ward and walked in. His freshly shaved head gleamed under the lights. Behind him, Charles, Miles and Adan stepped into the ward, all sporting matching shiny scalps.

It couldn't be helped. Ryan glanced at the four men and broke into a laugh.

"Are you guys crazy? You look so funny... why did you shave off your hair?" He asked.

Adan chuckled. He put the whiteboard away and answered, "As your support system, we decided to cut off all our hair until yours grows back."

"But I still have my hair," Ryan remarked.

Charles sighed and said, "It will fall off at some point. And instead of waiting for it, why not cut it all off until your whole treatment is done?"

"Adan, I knew you were crazy but Jason, Dad and Grandpa too?" Ryan uttered. He looked at Adan and asked, "How did you even convince everyone to do this?"

The four men laughed before Charles raised his chest and stated, "Actually, this was my idea. I couldn't let you go through this alone. So I asked these young ones to cut their hair to support you. We are in this together."

"What I didn't expect is for them to have funny heads. Have you seen your Dad's head? It looks like a potato," Charles added and they all burst into laughter.

"Father, come on. Don't forget I got my looks from you. So my head looks like yours," Miles remarked and Charles playfully glared at him.

"You must be blind. What part of me looks like you? Only me and Ryan will look nice in shaved heads," Charles said.

"What are you saying, Grandpa? I'm the most good-looking man right now," Adan remarked, patting his head.

"I'm rocking my bald look too," Jason said and took out a shaving machine which he had hidden behind him. He looked at Ryan and asked, "Are you ready to rock yours too?"

replied, "I didn't expect this... thank you so much, guys. This means

mention it, bro,"

later, Ryan sat in front of a mirror in the bathroom inside the ward. Adan was standing behind him, holding a buzzing shaving

sure you know how to do this?" Ryan asked

do you think worked on everyone's hair?" Adan

to support him made him feel very touched. Now that he was shaving his

didn't mind. The bald look made him stand out

a chance to cut off his hair, so he was very grateful for the opportunity to

admitted. "Grandpa

the bald club, man," Adan

of the bathroom, the other three

exclaimed. "The Kingsleys can rock

...

day, Jason stayed

promised. The rest of the family had left to give Ryan some space, also his condition didn't allow for him to be around a crowd for a long time to avoid

couch in the ward, watching as a nurse inserted an IV into Ryan's arm. Soon, the chemotherapy session began and Jason engaged Ryan in conversation to keep

I'll get through this. I won't let your sacrifice go to

can do

smile crossing his

paused and added, "When

were brothers, to be honest, I was confused and disappointed. I hated you. How did you become my brother in the blink of an eye? However, seeing you here, shaving your head for me and sticking around while I go through chemo, I could never ask for another brother. I am blessed to be your big brother and I hope

to my family..." Jason revealed. "Thank you for giving me

crack jokes as the session progressed, their bond becoming stronger

time in a long time, he felt like he could overcome whatever obstacle that might come his way

...

settled in his hospital bed with his tablet in hand. His phone rang and a smile crossed his lips. As

screen. Beside her were Ella and Ethan who looked