Back to the Present
"I did not understand his words about the lap timings and all then, but I remembered every word he had told me. After a few years as I grew up, all he had said started to make sense, and I worked hard every day towards it until I achieved it three years ago," Liam said.
"Then your uncle must be really proud of you, right?" Lea asked.
After a few seconds of silence, Liam said, "He would have been if he could see me now, but…"
"What happened, Liam?" Lea asked.
"A few years ago, he met with an accident, and since then, he has been in a coma. All the doctors have given up hope of him waking up," Liam said.
"I... I am sorry... I didn't know," Lea stammered, hearing the information shared with her.
"It's okay, it is all in the past now. Don't burden yourself with this. I just got a bit emotional coming back to this place," Liam comforted Lea.
Lea gave him a reassuring smile in return.
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