Chapter 16 Right then , Nora's phone suddenly began to ring . When Nora saw the flashing unknown number on her phone screen , her first instinct was that it must be Elliot . Without even thinking , she rejected the call . But barely a moment passed , and the number called again . She hesitated . Not every unknown caller was Elliot , after all . Honestly , she didn't need to start avoiding every unfamiliar number just because of him So this time , she picked up . A completely unfamiliar voice came through the line . " Hello . Is this Ms. Nora Graham ? " Nora simply replied , " Yes . " She waited for the caller to explain why she was calling . The woman on the other end got straight to the point after confirming she had the right number . " This is the emergency department at Southport Hospital . Your boyfriend , Mr. Elliot Ward , was in a car accident due to speeding . His condition is serious . Could you come to the hospital as soon as possible ? " For a moment , Nora just froze , taking a few seconds to process what she'd just heard . Had Elliot come to Southport ? And now he'd been in an accident because he was speeding ? " Hello , Ms. Graham ? Are you still there ? " the nurse asked over the line . Nora snapped out of her daze and replied firmly , I'm sorry . We broke up , and I'm getting married today , so I won't be coming . You should try to contact someone else . " With that , she hung up . Nora figured Elliot must have come to Southport for her , but just as she'd said , they had broken up . His problems were no longer her concern . He had plenty of other people in his life . He certainly didn't need her . At the hospital , the nurse stared awkwardly at the screen when the call ended . Just then , the doctor came by to ask if she'd reached any of Elliot's family members . The nurse shook her head and started dialing again . Who could have guessed that the number Elliot had marked as " girlfriend " now belonged to a woman who had left him and was getting married that very day ? It took nearly an hour before the nurse finally got in touch with Elliot's parents . When they heard about Elliot's accident , they were completely blindsided . Chapter 16 2/2 The nurse told them that Elliot's legs had been severely crushed , causing nerve damage and tissue necrosis that required amputation . His right hand had also been injured by shattered debris , severing tendons . Although the doctors managed to stop the condition from worsening , Elliot would likely never be able to lift heavy objects or perform delicate work again . Hearing that , Elliot's parents immediately booked the earliest flight to Southport . After reaching Elliot's family and obtaining their consent , the doctors were finally able to proceed with the surgery Meanwhile , the wedding was in full swing : Dressed in her long , elegant gown , Nora took Walter's arm and walked down the aisle toward the stage , where Lucas stood waiting . Walter had always said he hoped Nora would find someone she could truly rely on . Now , with the day finally here , he couldn't help but tear up . " Grandpa , don't cry . It's supposed to be a happy day . " Nora whispered , blinking back her own tears as she tried to smile through the bittersweet ache in her chest . " It's not like I'm moving far away . Even after I'm married , I'll still come home and visit you all the time . " Walter saw the tears in her eyes and gently patted her hand . " Alright , no more crying . We'll both keep it together , okay ? " The long aisle felt impossibly short . Before he knew it , Walter was placing Nora's hand into Lucas ' . Walter looked at Lucas and said firmly , " Lucas , I've watched you grow up . I know your character , and I trust you , so don't let me down . Take care of Nora From now on , she's your responsibility He'd promised himself he wouldn't cry , but by the end , his voice still caught a little . Years had flown by . He was an old man now , and the little girl who used to sit on his knee was all about to be married . grown up : Even though their families lived nearby , watching Nora get married filled Walter with joy , but also a tinge of sadness in his heart . Lucas nodded seriously , his usual playful look giving way to genuine sincerity . He held Nora's hand tightly , looked at her with affection , and spoke with heartfelt resolve . " Don't worry , Grandpa . I'll take care of Nora . I'll never let either of you down ! " They exchanged vows , slipped rings onto each other's fingers , and sealed it all with a kiss . Surrounded by cheers and blessings , Nora and Lucas became husband and wife . Lucas grinned and said with excitement , " Nora , I can finally call you my wife ! "