Chapter 373

As time went by, we realized the surgery had failed. Felix was unlucky enough to be part of the

10% fail rate

It meant he would be disabled. He wouldn’t be able to see or walk again. He would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair, in complete darkness.

My worst fear became a reality.

I

My parents were disappointed. Uncle Austin and Aunt Mel were heartbroken. Colin and I felt inexplicably desperate.

Did I have to owe Felix my whole life? No, I wouldn’t accept this fate!

I contacted Matthew anxiously. It was almost 9:00 pm. From the sound of it, I assumed he was having a social gathering.

Soon after he answered my call, the noise level from the other end of the phone quieted. He must have left the private room and chosen a secluded corner to speak with me.

He gently asked me what had happened. I told him about Felix’s situation and asked for his help to contact George.

Five minutes later, Matthew called back. He said that after George left the operating room, he had gone straight to the airport to return to his country. Then, George was in another country the next day to begin a three–month aid plan. During this period, no one could find him unless

the outside world.

that he couldn’t be reached, we couldn’t

existed, and the state of his brain

the fact was that Felix

was unclear. He could only live in the dark and had to be carried

We felt as if we were plunged into hell. The situation this

felt even

the accident, but it was I who gave him hope. The outcome was a disappointment instead. It might have given him an extra

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leaving him devastated.

time, I would never make rash decisions again and stick to Colin’s

caused me to lose weight rapidly.

I spent the day painting. When I was exhausted, I only lay in a chair and slept. When I awoke,

and took away my paintbrush

to rest.

few times, I lay down obediently but couldn’t fall asleep. Colin was so anxious that he hugged me to sleep together.

he was busy and couldn’t accompany me every day. As

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