Chapter 188

"Yes, it's beautiful," Manley nodded, though he couldn't bear to spoil the little girl's excitement.

Suddenly, Citrine looked up at him, her expression serious. "Uncle Manley, your legs aren't completely beyond hope. They can be healed."

Hearing Citrine say that, Manley didn't respond right away, but something inside him softened.

He reached out and gently ruffled Citrine's hair, his voice full of fondness. "Thank you for trying to comfort me, Citrine. But I've already accepted things as they are." "I'm not just trying to comfort you," Citrine explained earnestly. "It's the truth." "Citrine, I've been like this for years now. I'm used to it. Even if I can't stand up again, it's alright."

By the end, Manley's eyes clouded over completely. He knew all too well- perhaps better than anyone-how desperately he wanted to walk again. Over the years, he'd consulted countless top doctors, and every single one had told him there was no cure. He'd given up hope long ago.

Citrine gazed at him for a long moment before she finally spoke. "Uncle Manley, the Viridis Medical Institute just opened a branch in Havencrest. I'm sure they can help you."

At the mention of the Viridis Medical Institute, a visible shadow passed over Manley's face.

walk into," he sighed. "Every day, thousands of wealthy people are lining up for a chance. People like me don't

considerable influence in Havencrest, it wasn't enough to open doors at an international medical center

himself. He waited an entire day, but never even

later, he tried again, only to be told that appointments for this year and the next were already fully booked. The earliest

plenty of patience. But his legs

returning from Viridis that day,

was startled when a pale, delicate hand suddenly

at the card in Citrine's hand. "What's

Viridis Medical Institute. It's for you," Citrine replied with a bright smile,

card over several times, examining it closely. The distinctive Viridis logo was unmistakable.

did you get this?" he asked, looking

fibbing, "The director of Viridis is a friend

spent years in the business world; he could tell she

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