Chapter 976
Chapter 976:
Jared followed the doctor’s instructions to the letter, forcing himself to walk and exercise daily. Staying active would help him recover.
Finally, one day, after Chayce carefully removed the needles from Jared’s leg and slipped them back into his bag, he looked at Jared and said, “Jared, I’m sorry, but this is the best outcome we can expect. If you had taken better care of yourself earlier, you would have healed completely. Still, you’ll be fine. Come on—get up and walk a bit. You need to get used to it p>
In recent days, Jared had been thinking constantly about Anika and what had happened between them. What if it was his stubbornness that had brought them to this point? If he had chosen differently, maybe everything would have turned out another way.
After a moment, Jared looked at Chayce and smiled. “Thank you for all the time and effort you’ve put into helping me get back to normal. I understand what you’ve said, and I’ll accept whatever result I get—full recovery or not p>
Chayce shook his head. “I’m not the one you should be thanking. You should thank your girlfriend and Annabel. I wouldn’t have come all the way to Douburgh for you if they hadn’t asked me to p>
At the mention of Anika, a sudden heaviness rose in Jared’s chest. It took him a long time to manage even a small smile.
“Yes… she’s been very kind to me,” Jared said quietly. “But that was all in the past p>
Chayce was about to say more when the door swung open, and the two women he’d mentioned walked in.
Anika placed the fresh bouquet she’d brought on the bedside table and asked, “Jared, how are you feeling today p>
Jared froze at the sight of Anika, still dazed for a moment. Then he shook his head and smiled. Slowly, he lowered his feet to the floor, stood up with effort, and started walking toward her.
His right leg was almost back to normal, but his gait was still slightly uneven. Thankfully, it wasn’t too noticeable as long as he moved carefully.
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Anika’s vision blurred with tears as she watched Jared walk. Ever since the earthquake, she had been desperate to see this moment.
She clapped a hand over her mouth and swallowed a shaky breath. Under normal circumstances, she would have thrown her arms around him. But instead, she stood beside Annabel, only able to follow him with her eyes.
No matter what had happened between them, she was simply happy he had finally recovered.
Jared stopped right in front of her and looked down at her in silence.
Annabel understood they needed space. She turned to Chayce and asked, “Chayce, what are you doing p>
Chayce straightened and walked over. “I’ve done what I can. His leg is almost as good as new. Unfortunately, it can’t fully recover, but with the progress he’s made, it won’t affect his daily life. I have to go back to Perigoda now p>
“Why do you have to leave so soon?” Annabel asked, surprised.
Anika glanced at them from the corner of her eye and walked over. “Chayce, why are you in such a hurry to go back? I haven’t even properly thanked you for this p>
“It’s nothing. Don’t worry about it.” Chayce’s tone remained calm. “I already booked my flight for tomorrow p>