“Got it.

The bodyguard dared not say anything more.

He glanced at Hannah silently and left the room Hannah strode towards Merlin, leaned over, and gently pinched his legs beneath the blanket.

“You!”

For years, no one had dared to touch his legs.

Instantly, Merlin’s face clouded with nerves and wariness, the abrupt sensation silencing him mid-sentence.

Hannah squatted down, her gaze lifting to meet his.

“What’s wrong? If I don’t examine your legs, how will I determine your condition?”

“Nothing.

Merlin’s features softened into an expression of awkward resignation.

slightly and murmured, “Please,

Hannah’s hands explored his calves, the gravity of his condition became

without movement

her was

this, his muscles having withered

legs appeared as mere covers of skin stretched over

atrophy without

silence enveloped the room while she conducted her

quietly aside, careful not to

silence, Merlin’s voice broke through, tinged with a

up, Hannah faced him

can’t guarantee full recovery, but there’s a possibility we can improve

in your legs are

another way to help

paused, choosing her

frank- regaining your ability to walk will demand an extraordinary amount

will be painful, and it

first time, a flicker of something other than defiance sparked

long as there’s a chance, I’m willing to

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