In the “Married at First Sight” chapter, Josh was contemplating his wife’s pregnancy and his desire to quit smoking.
Zachary quietly asked, “Uncle, what happened back then? How did Auntie claim she harmed Duncan?”
Josh turned to Mr. Lewis, eager for him to reveal the truth.
“Oh, it’s our fault. Duncan was drunk yesterday. After you dropped him off, his mother tried to call, but he didn’t answer. When she contacted the butler, she found out he was intoxicated. This morning, if his mother insists on going, I will accompany her. Duncan didn’t wake up until noon. When he finally awoke and saw us, he didn’t say a word, which led to another argument between mother and son. Not wanting to fight, Duncan got up and left.”
Mr. Lewis reflected on that moment, wishing he had prevented his wife from escalating the situation, which ultimately intensified the conflict between her and their youngest son.
“Duncan’s mother asked if he intended to see Liberty again and wouldn’t let him leave. Ignoring her, Duncan drove off. Enraged, his mother followed him, determined to stop him from going to Liberty.”
“I was trying to convince her to stop arguing with Duncan. He’s 36 and knows what he’s doing. As parents, we shouldn’t worry so much. Duncan has always been independent and dislikes feeling constrained by family. The more we oppose his pursuit of Liberty, the more he will resist us.”
His mother wouldn’t listen, and when Duncan noticed we were pursuing him, he sped away, overtaking other vehicles. It was his excessive speed that ultimately led to the accident.
He rear-ended a large truck at a traffic light intersection. The truck had come to a stop.
Mr. Lewis expressed his feelings of guilt: “It’s all our fault. If we hadn’t been pursuing him, Duncan wouldn’t have driven so fast, and he wouldn’t have collided with the truck that was slowing down and unable to stop in time.”
Zachary looked at Josh, and Josh looked back at Zachary; neither knew how to respond to the conversation.
When Duncan left, he didn’t intend to find Liberty, but Mrs. Lewis was anxious and always feared that her son would seek Liberty, prompting her to chase after him to prevent him from going.
Duncan was likely filled with anger at that moment. Because of his anger, he was unable to concentrate while driving. He had been drinking the night before and had only just woken up, leaving him feeling unwell, which may have contributed to the accident.
After a moment, Zachary spoke reassuringly: “Uncle, Duncan will recover.” As long as Duncan could survive, the other injuries would heal over time.
“Duncan mainly injured his legs. You heard what the doctor said; his recovery will take a long time. I worry that when he wakes up, he’ll realize he’ll be in a wheelchair for an extended period and need rehabilitation. I’m afraid he won’t be able to accept it.
Despite his seemingly carefree demeanor, he is actually quite fragile. His rebellious behavior led to his grandmother’s illness worsening, ultimately resulting in her passing. For over ten years, he has lived with that guilt.
If the scar on his face isn’t resolved, he won’t be able to escape that self-blame. Now that this tragedy has occurred, I fear he may not be able to handle it.” Mr. Lewis was concerned about whether his son could accept the possibility of being unable to walk when he woke up.
Even if it is curable, the process will take a considerable amount of time.
“You asked why we parents make things difficult for our son. If he likes someone, why not let him pursue that person? He’s old enough, and there’s only one person he cares about. Our lack of support has frustrated him, and when he’s upset…” Mr. Lewis lamented, “What’s the point of discussing this now? Something has happened to my son.”
Josh responded with reassurance: “Uncle, while Duncan does have a sensitive side, he is also quite resilient. He won’t be easily defeated. His leg injury will certainly heal. Duncan has feelings for Sister Liberty, and I believe it’s best for them to handle their emotional matters on their own. We’re all adults, and we shouldn’t struggle to navigate our own emotional issues, should we?”
Mr. Lewis glanced at Zachary, his lips moved as if he wanted to speak, yet no words came out.
After a brief silence, Zachary said, “My sister truly doesn’t have any romantic feelings for Duncan. She doesn’t dislike him; she considers him a friend.”
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