A Life Debt Repaid

Sam left and returned after buying a few bottles of water.

As his parents did not want any, Sam passed one to Quinn, who stared blankly for a moment before taking it.

In reality, they had not eaten or drank for a day since rushing to the capital for a day, waiting until Ryan’s surgery was over and standing watch over him now.

And even as Quinn took a few sips, all her attention was on Ryan.

That was when she suddenly realized that Ryan had woken up-

It was a small twitch, and there was no other reaction— perhaps it hurt too much, or he simply did not have the strength.

Still, he slowly opened his eyes.

“He’s awake! Ryan’s awake!” Quinn exclaimed excitedly.

Marvin and Lindsay noticed it right then and quickly turned to Sam. “Go get a doctor!”

doctor arrived, entering the ICU to examine

were soundproof, however, and they could not hear

watched anxiously, and the

after a while.

son? How is he?” Lindsay asked in

her. “However, he’s still very weak, so he’d need to stay here

He should stay as long as he has to.” Lindsay promptly agreed to it. “Can we go in to keep

shaking his head. “He regained consciousness, but his head is still in a blur. He should rest for now—I’ll arrange for visitation in a

Marvin and Lindsay both thanked the

“By the way, the patient can’t quite feel his condition, so don’t tell him about his amputation for a few days when you start visiting. I’m concerned

Lindsay nodded, as she always did while tears flowed freely from

him 24/7. Everyone may step away for now, since the patient would need your care after he leaves

with that advice,

intend to leave-their red,

you should get some rest and come back tomorrow,” Sam reasoned. “I’ve booked a hotel not ten minutes away from here, and neither of you have