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 arrived, entering the

however, and they could not hear what the doctor was discussing with

anxiously, and the

after a while.

is he?” Lindsay asked in

still very weak, so he’d need to stay here for another few days to avoid infection, or the consequences would be

He should stay as long as he has to.” Lindsay promptly agreed to

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

and Lindsay both thanked

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

always did

since the patient would need your care after he leaves ICU. You need

with that advice, the

neither Marvin nor Lindsay intend to leave-their red, tearful eyes stayed

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