Chapter Forty- Seven

Ryan's eyes fluttered open, their usual vibrancy clouded by distress. He attempted to speak but found it difficult, his words emerging as mere whispers. "I... I don't know what happened," he managed to croak, his vulnerability laid bare.

Mr. Evans reached for his phone, his fingers trembling as he dialed the doctor's number. He prayed for the medical professional to arrive swiftly, their expertise the only beacon of hope in that dire moment.

"Stay with me, Ryan," Mr. Evans urged, his worry deepening with every second that passed. His voice served as an anchor, providing the young man with a glimmer of solace.

As the doctor's arrival drew near, Ryan clung to consciousness, seeking answers in the labyrinth of his fragmented memories. He remembered a fleeting encounter, a mother and child, and the piercing gaze of a man who had watched them. The weight of that memory and its enigmatic significance had been suffocating.

The doctor finally arrived, a beacon of medical knowledge and reassur