Henleyâs father seemed hesitant but continued, âThe problem is Henley himself.
Heâs scared of the possibility of failure.
Could you talk to him?â
Gerda grasped Raeganâs hand, her eyes pleading.
âRaegan, Henley listens to you.
Please, help us convince him.
â
Raegan gave a firm nod.
She felt a deep sense of responsibility since Henley was injured when saving her.
She would do whatever it took to convince him to accept the treatment.
After all, Henley had done so much for her.
Inside the chaotic hospital room, Henley lay motionless on the hospital bed.
He stared intently at his legs, his face a mask of pallor.
Raeganâs heart sank at the sight.
She softly said, âHenley, Iâm sorryâ¦â
Noticing her, Henley stifled his frustration.
In a slow, measured tone, he responded, âItâs okay.
Youâre not to blame.
â
Raegan hesitated, then spoke up.
âYour dad mentioned thereâs a chance for treatment abroad for your legs â
Henleyâs expression grew dimmer as he dismissed the idea, âI wonât go.
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Raegan, donât waste your efforts trying to convince me.
â
âBut thereâs still hope.
Why resign yourself to this?â
âJust Leave me be.
Iâve made up my mind.
â
Henley closed his eyes, shutting out the conversation.
Raegan, steadfast in her resolve, pressed on, âAre you ready to give up on yourself and wallow in despair? Youâre not someone who gives in easily.
Donât dismiss every possibility without trying.
â
Henleyâs lashes fluttered slightly, a sign that her words were reaching him, but his resolve remained.
Seeing him in such a state, so different from his usual well-groomed and vibrant self, deepened Raeganâs sense of guilt and concern.
Taking a deep breath, Raegan continued, her voice firm with conviction, âHenley, I know how scary and overwhelming this is, facing the prospect of losing your leg.
But we should face it together.
Iâll be by your side until youâre healed.
â
Henley opened his eyes, a cold look in them.
âDo you understand what youâre saying?â