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

soundproof, however, and they could not

and the

after a while.

my son? How is he?” Lindsay asked in

are 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

has to.” Lindsay promptly agreed to it. “Can

his head is still in a blur. He should rest for now—I’ll arrange for

Lindsay both thanked the doctor

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 it,

always did

for now, since the patient would need your care after he leaves ICU. You need to take

with that advice, the doctor

to leave-their red, tearful eyes

Dad, 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