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,

walls were soundproof, however, and they could not hear what

watched anxiously, and the doctor stepped

after a while.

is he?” Lindsay

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

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

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

Lindsay both thanked the doctor

tell him about his amputation for a few

did while tears flowed freely from her

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

with that advice,

neither Marvin nor Lindsay intend to leave-their

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