Maria listened quietly, then explained how she grew up observing her grandmother treat people medicine could not fully help.
She spoke of “points of life,” gentle places on the body that could awaken dormant energy and restore sensation.
Richard remained skeptical, unwilling to gamble his son’s future on stories from a rural town.
He chose not to fire her, but demanded she never try such techniques again without his explicit permission.
Later, Maria found Ethan crying upstairs, confused why his father wouldn’t let her help him feel alive again.
Ethan confessed that her touch made his legs feel like they were waking from a long sleep.
Days passed, and Richard noticed Ethan slipping back into silence, barely eating and avoiding conversation once more.
When pressed, Ethan admitted he missed Maria’s stories and dreamed of running freely through her grandmother’s garden.
Those words haunted Richard through the night, stirring doubts he could no longer ignore.
The next morning, Richard pretended to leave for work but secretly stayed, watching Maria interact gently with Ethan.
She told him dreams often reveal what the heart longs for, and that hope lives as long as dreams remain.
Seeing his son smile again, Richard finally understood that Maria was offering something medicine no longer provided.
That afternoon, Richard asked Maria to explain her grandmother’s techniques in full, without secrets or assumptions.
She described soft touches, love, patience, and the willingness of the one receiving care as essential ingredients.
Desperate yet cautious, Richard asked about risks, and Maria assured him her methods were gentler than massage.
Richard agreed to let her help Ethan under strict rules, complete transparency, and absolute discretion.
That night, Ethan eagerly agreed to try again, thrilled by the possibility of feeling his legs once more.
The first supervised session began the following week, with Richard watching every movement closely.
Maria gently pressed specific points on Ethan’s feet and ankles, asking him to describe every sensation.
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