Chapter Twenty-Five

The moment Turner called out "Ryan," it was as if a switch had been flipped.

Ryan's instincts kicked in, and without a second thought, he moved swiftly, darting behind Mr. Evans.

The security personnel, trained to react instantly, formed a protective shield around Ryan and the mysterious figure that sought refuge behind him.

With Ryan now concealed, Turner tried to introduce himself, but the initial confusion subsided when Mr. Evans took a closer look at the man who had appeared out of the blue. Recognition dawned on him, and he gestured for Turner to join him in a quiet corner.

Amid the hushed conversations, Mr. Evans disclosed the unfortunate truth to Turner. Ryan had lost his memory during his healing process, a revelation that weighed heavily on both of them. The reason for Ryan's sudden disappearance now made sense to Turner.

Turner felt a pang of sadness, understanding the ordeal his old friend had been through.

As Mr. Evans spoke, Turner shared what he had overheard at the c