"I won't go. Because... I've promised your parents and you, Thomas, that I will take care of you until you recover." She finished writing and stood up, pushing the wheelchair back towards the hospital room. She wouldn't leave because she was someone who kept her promises, not because of him.
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The doctor carefully examined Tom Hulce's eyes inside the hospital room while everyone else stood by, hoping to hear good news. The doctor said that the injury to his leg wasn't severe, but his eyes were difficult to treat.
"Mr Hulce is recovering quite well but must undergo surgery to recover fully. Although the chances of success are low, I hope everyone agrees to try it. After all, having a glimmer of hope is better than having none."
"..."
"Do you agree... to let me operate on you? If
