Chapter 227: Allisons tone was sharp, cutting through the tension like a knife.

But it was the truth.

Mr.

Lloyd, if you think simply taking care of Lorna for the rest of her life is enough, then why even bother treating her autism? Wouldnt it be simpler to let her remain a lifeless doll? No one wanted to see their loved ones suffer, and that much was clear.

Allison held his gaze, her voice steady and unwavering.

Maybe, deep down, you want Lorna to live a normal life too.

To talk to others her age, to overcome her trauma instead of retreating into her own world.

Her words were brutally honestothers might have hesitated to speak so plainly to him, but Allison wasnt afraid to pry open a part of Kellans heart he had long kept hidden.

Yes, I want her to get better, he murmured, his voice tight with emotion.

But I dont want her to be put in harms way.

Allisons response was swift, unflinching.

Can you guarantee shell never face danger for the rest of her life, Mr.

Lloyd? Kellan knew he couldnt.

Hed be lying to himself if he thought otherwise.

Especially after he was gone, Lorna would be left alone, more vulnerable than ever.

Allisons eyes remained steady, her gaze unblinking.

A lifetime is too long.

trusted promises

youll protect her forever, but what happens when you cant? When shes left to fend for

but her voice

it were me, Id rather become strong enough

to survive on your ownthats the only

never believed in

principle of securing her

darkened, a shadow of something unresolved crossing his

he had never been ready

harsh, rigorous path was a necessary part of

continued, Of course,

all, Im a free spirit who prefers the

Lorna, who was gently

decide, there will

family, the

Thank you, Ms.

Clarke.

the

perfect, and no amount of protection

always been

consider it seriously, but

Shes still too young.

lips curved into

Youre right.

Theres no rush.

You have time.

couldnt help but wonder what Allison had been through to be able to speak such seemingly cruel, yet profoundly

deep in thought, his phone

picked it up,

to one

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