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

and they could not

all watched anxiously, and the doctor

after a while.

my son? How is he?” Lindsay asked in

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

long as he has to.” Lindsay promptly agreed to it. “Can

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

Marvin and Lindsay both

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, and it’s very dangerous until he’s

did

taking shifts to watch him 24/7. Everyone may step away for now, since the patient would need your care after he leaves ICU. You

with that advice,

to leave-their red, tearful eyes

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 drunk