Chapter 116

But for a few moments longer, he allowed himself to sit there, absorbing the strength he drew from his conversation with Rachel, readying himself for the battles yet to come.

***

Ethan gently closed the door to Sandra’s room, his mind still replaying the attack and their subsequent escape.

The hospital hallway was a stark contrast to the chaos they had narrowly survived—sterile, quiet, and deceptively peaceful. As he stepped into the hallway, his phone buzzed in his pocket.

He checked the screen and saw “Old Man” flashing. Taking a deep breath, he answered.

“Hello” Ethan said, his voice steady but tinged with exhaustion.

“Ethan, my boy,” the Old Man’s gravelly voice came through, filled with concern. “How are you holding up? I heard about the attack.”

Ethan leaned against the wall, closing his eyes for a moment. “I’m alright, more or less. A few bruises, but nothing major. Sandra took a nasty hit, though. She’s recovering now.”

“Damn,” the Old Man muttered, a hint of anger seeping i
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