Chapter 1549 It’s best not to meet, so there can be no longing
Ryan’s fingers on his lap tightened slightly, clasping into his palm.
“The experts suggest that I go abroad for surgery,” he said, glancing at Edith standing nearby.
“After I finish the surgery, I will ask Miss Evans to assist me with rehabilitation therapy.”
Edith seemed to understand Ryan’s thoughts and nodded at
Amelia.
“Mr. Collins and I have already discussed it. When he returns from surgery, I will be the one to assist him.”
Amelia’s gaze lingered on Ryan’s leg for a moment before shifting away.
“When and where will you have the surgery? Eva and I will visit
you.”
The expression in Ryan’s eyes revealed darkness and
uncertainty.
“It’s just a minor surgery. You don’t need to visit, and besides, if you and Eva come, I will be distracted taking care of you. Let’s wait until I come back, and then we can all be together as a family.”
The term “family” drew a clear boundary, like going back to childhood, where siblings relied on each other and enjoyed each other’s company. But as they grew up, they each went their separate ways, maintaining a distance while still caring for each other. They occasionally met when they had the time, and that’s what family meant.
Ryan’s unspoken words made Amelia, who had been keeping her distance, feel a bit guilty. Perhaps he refused her visit because he sensed her dilemma.
Seeing the heaviness weighing on her, Ryan spoke again:
“Don’t worry, Zoey will take care of me. I’ll be fine.”
Ryan looked over at Zoey standing nearby, and she reluctantly spoke up.
“Amelia, don’t worry.”
Amelia lowered her eyes slightly, hesitated for a few seconds,
and then slowly raised her clear gaze. As she looked at the
man in the wheelchair, a serene smile appeared on her face.
“Okay, I won’t miss your coming when you’re healthy after the surgery.”
She had promised to give him a big gift when he could stand up again.
“I will come back healthy for your gift,” Ryan nodded with a smile, waving goodbye to her.
“Goodbye, Amelia.”
“Goodbye, Ryan.”
Watching his figure cross the threshold and leave the villa,
Ryan’s hidden sadness burst forth, and tears blurred his vision
in an instant.
As his sight became blurry, he couldn’t even see that graceful figure clearly, but he dared not blink, afraid that tears would
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