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?

say anything, Beal handed him a glass of water. “I bet you’re thirsty. Here’s

of water suspiciously, wondering if it was poisoned. It wasn’t impossible that this couple would scheme to get rid

scaring him.”

said, “Thank you for saving our beloved daughter. In a way, it’s like you saved the two of us. Now that

could tell that she was being sincere.

to close his eyes and

Mom, come and have some breakfast. I’ll take care

talking to her parents. When she saw that

Beal and Johanna left, Ethan narrowed his eyes suspiciously and mused, “Your parents were so mean to me before. Why are they so kind

and the delicious aroma of chicken soup wafted in

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