Mitchelâs expression remained icy, showing no intention of further conversation.
He firmly directed everyone to leave.
âIâm tired.
Please leave now.
â
âYou, Miâ¦â
âLeave.
â
Lucianaâs complexion turned pale, shocked by Mitchelâs unprecedented disrespect.
Katie, observing the tense atmosphere, gently guided Luciana away, whispering words of comfort.
Upon nearing Henleyâs hospital room, Raegan heard a commotion.
Startled, she saw Gerda exit the room, her face covered as she wept.
Raegan guided Gerda to a bench nearby and inquired about the situation.
Through her tears, Gerda shared the distressing news.
âThe doctor said Henleyâs infection is worsening.
He might need to have his leg amputated.
â
Raegan felt her heart miss a beat.
Amputation? How could the situation be so direâ¦
In disbelief, she asked, âAre you sure thatâs what the doctor said?â
Gerda continued crying.
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âYes, my talented son might lose his leg.
How is he supposed to live like that?â
The news struck Raegan like lightning, leaving her equally devastated.
Raegan was struggling to understand how Henley, with his exceptional character and talents, could come to terms with such a devastating turn of events.
Gerdaâs plea was heart-wrenching.
âRaegan, please stay by Henleyâs side.
He endured all this for you.
You canât leave him now!â
Raegan felt a surge of surprise.
Hadnât Henley told his mother that their relationship was just a pretense?
Raegan began hesitantly, âGerda, Henley and Iâ¦â