Lauren’s heart leaped as Alex turned at the hospital’s coffee machine, his green eyes meeting hers, his faint smile a beacon in her storm. After 28 years of being crippled, Alex Reed could walk, his body leaning on a crutch, his posture unsteady but triumphant. Her voice trembled, her hands reaching for him, her joy overwhelming. “Alex! You’re… you’re walking?” Her tears spilled, her heart racing, Tom Devon’s will, Helen’s fraud, and Melissa’s bail fading for a fleeting moment.Alex’s smile widened, his voice soft, his eyes glistening. “Lauren, I did it.” His hand gripped the crutch, his other brushing hers, his warmth grounding her. “The surgery worked. I’m not perfect yet, but… I’m walking.” His voice wavered, his gratitude raw, his gaze locked on hers. “You pushed me to do this. Thank you.”Lauren’s sob escaped, her hands cupping his face, her tears falling. “Oh, Alex, I was so scared!” Her voice cracked, her guilt for urging the surgery—50/50 chance, amputation risk—melting in h
Last Updated : 2025-06-12 Read more