Chapter 248 Unseen Wounds
His tears fell uncontrollably, landing right on the back of Lauren’s hand.
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Lauren paused, feeling a pang of sorrow. She thought this man must have been without warmth for so long that a bit of kindness from a stranger seemed magnified in his heart, enough to make him cry.
Lauren took a deep breath, took the moldy bun from his hands, and threw it in the trash, then stuffed the bread, water, and money into his embrace.
Throughout it all, the man never looked up at Lauren or spoke a word.
Lauren wanted to say something encouraging, but just then, the bus arrived.
Marilyn tugged at her, “Ms. Bennett, let’s get on the bus.”
Lauren gave the man one last deep look before boarding the bus with Marilyn.
It was only after the bus had slowly pulled away from the stop that the man sitting by the trash can mustered the courage to lift his head, revealing his face.
It was Lucas; that night, covered in wounds, he had been taken to the hospital by Josh.
Josh had received orders from Felix to have the doctors amputate Lucas‘ legs.
At the hospital, however, the doctors told Josh that Lucas‘ legs were so badly mangled–bones crushed and flesh pierced by shattered bone–that amputation was necessary regardless of Felix’s orders. When Lucas was wheeled out of surgery, both of his legs had been amputated above the knee.
As the anesthesia wore off, he woke in excruciating pain. Realizing he had lost his legs, he felt utterly despondent, in agony over his life.
Lucas couldn’t afford the medical bills; the hospital only kept him for one day before turning him out. His wheelchair was gone, and without it, he had to drag his broken body along the ground.
These past days, he rummaged through trash cans by day and slept on park benches by night, living less than an animal. Yet, even in such dire straits, nothing was as painful as encountering Lauren without being recognized.
I must look terrible, right? Laurie didn’t even recognize him. He desperately wanted to reveal himself to her, but how could he face her looking like this?
Lucas clutched the bag tightly, his eyes glued to the departing bus.
At that moment, tears streamed down his face. Laurie, I was wrong. When will you forgive me? Remember me? Take me back home?
Lucas curled up in a corner next to the trash can.
“Laurie, I’ve failed you.”
I’m receiving my karma now. It turns out, having my legs smashed is excruciating. Being despised by everyone feels so demeaning The hunger the strucale. it’s all so painful Rack then you orbed so hard to secure a scholarshin hu
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Lucas‘ mind was filled with memories of their time in the orphanage, where Lauren looked at him with complete trust.
She always followed him like a little shadow, and he had sworn to protect her for life.
Thinking of this, his tears flowed uncontrollably.
“If I had known it would come to this, I never would have gone into law. If I hadn’t become a lawyer, would things between us have reached this point?”
Lucas murmured to himself for a long while before he began to devour the bread. Laurie, even if it’s for you, I need to pick myself up.
Lauren and Marilyn returned to the Brooker’s Villa. Kate was arranging flowers on the couch. When she saw Lauren, she quickly put down what she was doing and greeted her with a loving smile, “Laurie’s back.”
As soon as Lauren stepped through the door, she had adjusted her mood.
She appeared very happy, smiling broadly.
“Madam Kate.”
However, at the sight of her, Kate’s smile froze, worry filling her eyes.
“Laurie, why are your eyes so red?”
Kate hurried over to examine Lauren closely. “Have you been crying? Did someone bully you? Tell me, and I’ll take care of it.”
A wave of warmth surged in Lauren’s heart, nearly moving her to tears. Indeed, those who care can see the change in you at a glance.
