Mr. Lewis felt upset listening to his son yelling. Criticisms could no longer leave his mouth.

Duncan was tall and massive. He looked like a rough man.

After having lain in the hospital for over ten days, he had gotten thinner.

People who were concerned about him would feel sad upon seeing his state. He could not stand and lacked the spirit and vigor he used to have.

Even his gaze had lost its usual sparkle, replaced with despair.

The doctor said that Duncan’s full recovery depended on whether he could reignite his confidence and persist in treating his legs and undergoing physiotherapy.

It would be a long journey.

There was a possibility that he would not make any progress even after time passed, and that could easily break someone’s spirits.

“Darling, stop scolding Duncan.”

Mrs. Lewis persuaded her husband, “It’s my fault. I insisted on feeding him even though he said he wasn’t hungry.”

She wanted to take all the blame.

Duncan watched his mother and averted his gaz