Chapter 8 : In My Own Way
Author: Ibn Zhaf
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

The sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the hospital hall.  Splitting the crowd, the twins rushed towards the indicated space. 

Seeing a Devan in a hurry is a rare sight. But it certainly isn't any rarer than seeing a gold medal winner in the Interschool Swimming Olympics lying in hospital from drowning.  Now almost all the children of the swimming club gathered just to see this rare event.

 "Deandra!  Where's Dean?!  How is he?"

 Ivan shouted excitedly.  His gaze swept around the infirmary which was filled with people.  Then it stopped right at Deandra who was lying unconscious on the bed.  On Dean's side, Amel sat faithfully waiting for his consciousness.

 "Not aware yet."  Said one of Deandra's club friends.

 Without responding, Ivan stepped past the few students and headed straight for the side of the bed.  He patted Amel's shoulder to calm her down.  Even though i

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