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?

handed him a glass of water. “I bet you’re thirsty.

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

scaring him.”

hand away from Ethan. Then she cleared her throat and said, “Thank you for saving our beloved daughter. In a way, it’s like you saved the two of us. Now that we’ve finally reunited

Johanna still put on airs, Ethan could tell that she was being sincere. It seemed that they were

his eyes and gather his

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

hands, Janet walked in and looked at Ethan first even though she was talking to her parents. When she saw that he was

Johanna left, Ethan narrowed his eyes suspiciously and mused, “Your parents were so mean to

off of the take-out bowl, and the delicious aroma of chicken

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