"Please leave, all of you. I need some alone time." Tears streamed down Shirley's face. Even though she was speaking softly and her words were muffled, Matthew and Skyler both understood her well.
"Shir, don't worry and don't feel sad about it. Plastic surgery back home is highly developed and advanced. Once we're back, we can get you surgery. Everything will be fine soon." Skyler lifted her hand and pressed it against his face as he comforted her.
However, Shirley was oblivious to his action and repeated her words, "Sky, I need… I need some space." Her pale lips parted, and she moved her tongue to produce muffled sounds.
"Let's get out and leave her alone for now," Matthew suggested to Skyler, feeling upset for the two.
Skyler shook his head and wiped away a tear in the corner of Shirley's eyes. "Don't cry. I'm here. I'll be by your side forever."
What was supposed to be words of comfort led to an emotional breakdown. She cried loudly and incessantly, but her violent action pulled on the wound on her face, causing agonizing pain.
"Ouch… It hurts…" She wanted to stop herself from crying, but the tears kept flowing as part of a natural response. She couldn't help but sob.
Feeling anxious, Skyler stood up to hold her hand and her right cheek. "Shir, don't cry. It'll only hurt your wound. I'm here for you, and I will make sure you're fully recovered. I'll take care of the scar too. Trust me, okay?"
Her vision blurred up from the tears, and she sensed a drop of hot tear on her cheek—Skyler must be crying.
She also knew very well that she would not be a good match for him if she was disfigured. She would not be good enough to stand beside him and call him her partner.
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