Meanwhile, the severely injured and unconscious Chen Yang slowly opened his eyes.
He licked his parched lips and murmured softly, "Water... I need some water..."
"Chen Yang, you're awake!"
Mia, who had been vigilantly sitting by his side, jumped up in delight. Hearing his request, she quickly grabbed a glass of water and carefully helped him drink.
After downing two full glasses, Chen Yang's throat finally felt a bit better.
"Honey, why are your eyes swollen?" Chen Yang noticed Mia's puffy eyes, clearly from crying.
He spoke tenderly, "Hey, sweetheart, don't worry. I'm awake now, everything's gonna be alright."
While he put on a brave face, inside, Chen Yang was simmering with frustration. In just a few days, he'd been shot twice in the same spot, the pain nearly unbearable.
"Who's
