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?

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

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

you’re scaring him.”

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 with Janet, we’d be

airs, Ethan could tell that she was being sincere. It seemed that they were

to close his eyes and gather his bearings. He wouldn’t relax

and have some breakfast. I’ll take

to her parents. When she saw that he was awake, her eyes

and mused, “Your parents were so mean to me before. Why are they so kind

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

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