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!”

so, and the doctor arrived, entering the ICU to examine

soundproof, however, and they could not hear what

anxiously, and the

after a while.

How is he?” Lindsay asked

stable and he’s not in danger, ” the doctor assured her. “However, he’s still very weak, so he’d need to stay here for another few days to avoid infection, or the consequences would

has to.” Lindsay promptly agreed to it. “Can we go in to keep

in a blur. He should rest

and Lindsay both thanked the doctor

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 he won’t be able to take

always did while tears flowed freely from

Everyone may step away for now, since the patient would

advice,

intend to leave-their red, tearful eyes stayed

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