The ambulance sirens broke the peace of the area. Later, Jeanette stood covered in blood at the operating room door, unable to snap back to reality for a long time. Several hours later, Arthur emerged and said, "We saved his life, but his legs are completely ruined." Jeanette felt her heart slam against her chest like a drum, and she froze. The next day, Jeanette missed her flight back to Swosfran. Right before takeoff, Emerson called her. He said, "Nettie, whatever decision you make, I'll stand by it." Three days later, Skyler finally opened his eyes. When he learned that he would never walk again, that both his legs were beyond repair, he took a few deep breaths. Tears welled at the corners of his eyes and slid down silently. "Nettie, it was because of you that I ever stood back up. Now, I'm giving that back to you." Jeanette did not speak right away. She stared at him for a long moment, her expression unreadable. After a pause, she asked softly, "So, what do yo
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