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

they could not hear what the doctor was discussing with

watched anxiously, and the doctor stepped

after a while.

is he?” Lindsay asked in

and he’s not in danger, ” the doctor assured her. “However, he’s still very weak, so he’d

yes… He should stay as long as he has to.” Lindsay promptly agreed to it. “Can we

for now,” the doctor replied, shaking his head. “He regained consciousness, but his head is still in a blur. He

Lindsay both thanked

tell him about his amputation for a few days when you start visiting. I’m concerned he

always did while tears flowed freely from

away for now, since the patient would need your care

advice, the doctor

nor Lindsay intend to

a hotel not ten minutes away from here, and neither of you have eaten or drunk