Dazzling sunlight streamed in from the window. The ceiling was snow-white and spotless. The smell of disinfectant in the air was strong.
“I think he’s awake!” Ethan heard Johanna’s excited voice. Then, he heard Beal’s voice.
“I’ll call the doctor. When Janet comes back from getting breakfast, I’m sure she’ll be really happy!”
The doctor came minutes later. He took out a small flashlight and checked Ethan’s pupils.
“He’s awake, which means that he’ll be fine. As for when he should be discharged from the hospital, it’ll depend on the wound’s rate of recovery.”
After the doctor left, Johanna immediately approached Ethan’s bedside and asked worriedly, “How are you feeling? Are you in pain? If you feel any discomfort, I’ll call our private doctor to check on you again.” E
than couldn’t believe his ears. Did he suffer from a head injury as well? Why did his mother-in-law suddenly care about him?
anything, Beal handed him a glass of
was poisoned. It wasn’t impossible that
scaring him.”
said, “Thank you for saving our beloved daughter. In a way, it’s like you saved the two
tell that she was being sincere. It seemed that they
Ethan had to close his eyes and gather his bearings. He wouldn’t relax
have some breakfast.
a tray of food in her hands, Janet walked in and looked at Ethan first even though she was talking to her
left, Ethan narrowed his eyes suspiciously and mused, “Your parents were so
lid off of the take-out bowl, and the delicious
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