Suddenly, Sumner’s emotions overcame him.


    He grasped his head, striking the bed in frustration, and attempted to rise.


    Lindsey caught off guard, watched as he tumbled to the floor.


    Sumner felt his hands shake, realizing his leg wouldn’t respond, feeling as lifeless as prosthetics – the reality of his situation setting in.


    As Lindsey rushed to assist him, Sumner, overwhelmed with emotion, shoved her away, yelling, “I won’t trouble you anymore! Now that I’m like this, I’ve no right to hold you back.


    I can’t make you happy.


    Just go, the farther, the better!”


    But Lindsey couldn’t just walk away.


    She moved closer, sping his hand firmly.


    “Please, Sumner, don’t lose hope.


    The doctor’s words aren’t set in stone.


    Let’s not give up, alright?”


    Tears were rare for men, but in that moment, Sumner couldn’t contain his sorrow.


    After a brief pause, he drew Lindsey into an embrace.


    “I’m so sorry, Lindsey.


    I wasn’t truthful.


    I don’t want you to go, but I’m scared.


    If you stay, it’ll hurt more if you leave meter.


    It might be easier to bear a short-term pain than prolonged suffering.


    If you want to leave, do it now.


    ”


    Sumner had always been seen as fortunate, with a bright future ahead.


    But the devastating news hit him harder emotionally than physically, a pain he found unbearable.


    He had always kept aposed, distant demeanor with everyone but Lindsey.


    He had lowered his guard, and reached out for her affection, and now, he faced this cruel twist of fate.


    Lindsey’s heart ached as if pierced by a knife.


    She shook her head firmly.


    “I’m not going anywhere.


    I’ll stay by your side, help you heal until you’re back on your feet.


    I choose to do this.


    Don’t overthink, please.


    ”


    ‘s BunnyBookery


    Sumner struggled with the idea of keeping Lindsey by his side.


    She was spirited, like a free-flying bird, known for her courage and independence.


    The thought of her being tied down, caring for him, seemed unfair.


    He didn’t want to be a burden or fall out of favor with someone he cherished.


    He was about to express this when a phone call interrupted his thoughts.


    Lindsey nced at her phone, noticing Domenic’s name shing on the screen, causing her heart to flutter.


    Her phone was on the bedside table.


    Sumner caught a glimpse of the caller ID and felt a shadow over his heart.


    He nearly forgot that Lindsey wasn’t alone in her life.


    She had a boyfriend, making Sumner’s wish for her to stay even more impractical.


    Was she expected to look after him alongside Domenic forever? The idea seemed absurd.


    Lindsey didn’t rush to answer the call.


    She assisted Sumner back onto the bed and made sure he wasfortable.


    With one final look at him, she exited the room and gently closed the door behind her.


    Domenic had been eager to reach Lindsey right after his flight Landed, but she hadn’t picked up.


    He was worried that his grandfather might have caused great trouble for her.


    Just as he was about to seek information from Hendrix, Lindsey’s call came through.


    Domenic answered hurriedly, “Linds, are you alright? Where are you?”


    Domenic’s urgency was umon, and Lindsey was momentarily taken aback.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    She nced back at the ward door, a sense of guilt washing over her.


    She fibbed, “I’m at the office.


    There’s a lot to sort out today.


    I might even need to stayte… Have you returned?”


    Domenic felt somewhat relieved hearing she was at the office.