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Breaking Barriers

Author: Janice Jay
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-19 11:27:48

Leah's phone beeped and as she picked up the phone, she read the text message Jeremy had sent her.

“Meet me at the balcony.”

Curious and slightly intrigued, Leah quickly tied her hair into a loose bun, slipped on her house slippers, and headed toward the balcony. Her heart raced with anticipation. Jeremy wasn’t the type to call her out for trivial things.

When she got there, she saw Jeremy standing in front of his wheelchair. Her eyes beamed with surprise and joy. Jeremy took a step, and then another, and then another. Leah covered her mouth with hands in awe. Jeremy walked to her and Leah couldn't hold herself back. She hugged him tightly, tears of joy streaming down her cheeks.

“You’re walking!” she whispered, her voice thick with emotion.

“I am,” Jeremy replied softly, his lips curling into a proud smile.

“Since when?” She asked, curious.

“Today,” Jeremy said simply, his tone humble yet filled with joy.

““You have no idea how happy this makes me. I told you this day would come, did
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