Chapter 854

In the hospital room, a lady wearing a matching gown sat next to the bed.

Noticing his awakening, Lindsey asked, both gentle and surprised, “You’re up? How’s the pain?”

Sumner, emerging from days of unconsciousness, replied with a raspy voice, “How about you? Are you okay? Are you unharmed? Did you suffer any injuries?”

After a brief silence, Lindsey couldn’t shake the sadness and bitterness.

When Sumner woke up, his first concern was for her.

Mixed emotions swirled within her-gratitude mingled with guilt.

She reassured him, saying, “I’m okay.

Focus on your recovery and don’t fret about me.

Are you feeling hungry or thirsty? I’ll get a doctor to examine you in a moment.

Just hang tight.

”

Lindsey swiftly stood to fetch the doctor, but Sumner’s gentle grip halted her.

His hold was feeble, so she sat back down, not wanting to resist.

“Let’s not call the doctor just yet.

I want to talk with you Sumner said softly, “When I woke up and saw you next to me, I thought I was still dreaming.

”

Lindsey’s heart was heavy, and her emotions were tangled.

She picked up a banana from the fruit basket, trying to divert the conversation.

“You must be starving after all that rest.

Why not start with some fruit? Here, have this.

”

Sumner noticed her evasion and offered a bitter smile, dismissing the offer.

“I’m just a bit stiff from lying down too long.

I feel Like stretching a bit.

”

Before Lindsey could intervene, Sumner moved to rise, only to freeze in shock.

How come he couldn’t feel his leg anymore?

Sumner paused, then lifted his head, a sense of unease creeping in.

After a while, he finally asked, “What happened to my leg?”

Lindsey struggled to find words; the weight of the truth was too heavy to bear.

She wished she could take on his pain instead of exposing him to such harsh realities.

Noticing her silence, Sumner prepared to get out of bed.

But Lindsey quickly intervened, saying, “Stay put! I’ll explain.

It’s about your leg… A big stone fell on your leg.

Even though you’ve had surgery, it’ll take time for you to heal…”

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Her bitter smile and avoiding gaze showed she didn’t believe her own words.

“You’re the one I trust the most.

Please, just tell me the truth What’s wrong with my leg?” Sumner looked directly at her.

When Lindsey heard Summer’s words, she couldn’t keep the truth from him any longer.

She bit her lip, feeling her heart heavy with sorrow.

After a moment, she mustered the courage to say, “The doctor mentioned… there’s a chance you might not walk like you used to.

”

Sumner’s face fell, a wave of despair washing over him.

“Does… this means I’m disabled now?”

Lindsey quickly interjected.

“It’s not definitive.

The doctor said there’s a possibility, not a certainty.

With proper rehabilitation, there’s hope for recovery!”

Sumner offered a faint smile, sensing Lindsey was trying to console him.

The room fell silent, the moment feeling endlessly long.