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. Here’s

it was poisoned. It wasn’t impossible that this couple would

scaring him.”

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

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

all an illusion, Ethan had to close his eyes

and have some breakfast. I’ll take care

first even though she was talking to her parents. When she saw that he was awake, her eyes lit up

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

lid off of the take-out bowl, and

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