Heartbreak Brings Mr. Right

“Meteor shower…” Lindsey’s eyes sparkled.

“I know where he went!”

Lindsey instructed Paige to stay put in the ward, assuring her that she’d retrieve Sumner.

After over an hour of driving, Lindsey finally arrived at the nighttime outdoor grill.

As she reached the hill’s peak, where she and Sumner had once admired the meteor shower, she spotted a slender figure sitting at the cliff’s edge, gazing silently at the sky.

Nearby, a wheelchair lay overturned.

Lindsey chose not to disturb him, opting to approach quietly and sit beside him on the ground.

“Is there a meteor shower tonight?” Lindsey gazed at Sumner’s profile, his eyes mirroring the starry night sky.

Sumner remained composed upon hearing Lindsey’s voice, showing no signs of astonishment.

“No, not really,” he replied nonchalantly.

Intrigued, Lindsey probed further, asking, “What brought you here?”

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Sumner’s eyes lowered in introspection, a thoughtful silence filling the air before he lifted his gaze to meet Lindsey’s.

“I’ve been reflecting on something,” he confessed.

Curious, Lindsey delved deeper, asking, “What is on your mind?”

Sumner’s gaze shifted to the starlit sky, a tinge of sadness evident in his eyes.

“I’ve been contemplating my place in this world,” he disclosed with a touch of sorrow.

“If I’m only causing trouble for others, maybe it’s best not to be here.

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“Don’t think that way, Sumner,” Lindsey intervened, conveying both concern and encouragement.

“While there’s life, there’s always a chance.

Your wishes can come true.

”

Lindsey grappled with the uncertainty of whether her recent busyness had caused her absence from Sumner, potentially contributing to his current state of mind.

This internal questioning brought a sense of apprehension, especially as his words carried weight, stirring a deep-seated fear within her.

Sumner glanced at Lindsey, curious.

“Truly?”

Lindsey nodded.

“Yes, my wish upon a shooting star came true.

My mother woke up.

”

Sumner’s eyes, once dull, brightened with astonishment.

“Seriously? Your mother woke up.

When did this happen?”

“Just yesterday.

” Lindsey regarded Sumner with kindness.

“A lot has transpired recently.

I apologize for not being able to visit you.

”

Sumner harbored a hint of guilt.

He missed her daily and longed for her presence.

She had promised to be there, yet days had passed without a word.

Sumner lacked the courage to seek her out, consumed by the fear of burdening Lindsey while yearning for her presence.

He dreaded becoming a burden to her, yet he yearned for her companionship.

This inner conflict came to a head today.

For some inexplicable reason, he found himself at the hilltop where they had once shared a moment watching the meteor shower.

Sumner suddenly realized just how busy Lindsey truly was.

It wasn’t just about work; her mom had woken up, needing her care too.

He felt bad for being too caught up in his feelings.

The guilt hit him Like a ton of bricks.

“I apologize, Lindsey.

” Sumner, akin to a child admitting fault, bowed his head and apologized to Lindsey.

Lindsey deemed it unnecessary before lightly chuckling and asking,

“Why the apology?”