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!”

the doctor

however, and they could not

and the

after a while.

How is

” the doctor assured her. “However, he’s still very weak, so he’d

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

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

Lindsay both thanked the

should do,” the doctor replied. “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 he won’t be able to

did while tears

him 24/7. Everyone may step away for now, since the patient would need

with that advice, the doctor

nor Lindsay intend to leave-their red, tearful eyes stayed

reasoned. “I’ve booked a hotel not ten minutes away from here, and neither of you have