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

was poisoned. It wasn’t impossible that this couple

you’re scaring him.”

Ethan’s face, Johanna pulled her husband’s 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 with Janet, we’d

was being sincere.

close his eyes and gather his bearings. He wouldn’t relax until Janet came

some breakfast. I’ll

even though she was talking to her parents. When

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

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

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