WAYNE'S MANSION
Ethan's mind was set on one thing: seeing Helen. He had been told by the doctor that she needed to be left alone to rest till morning before he could visit her again.
He dressed quickly in a crisp shirt and dark jeans, a slight smile tugging at his lips at he thought of the call he had received just hours ago.
The doctor’s voice still echoed in his mind: “Helen is awake. She’s asking for you.”
He grabbed his car keys and rushed out of the house.
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THE HOSPITAL
The door was slightly ajar, and he hesitated for a moment before pushing it open.
Ethan stepped into the hospital room, and his heart clenched at the sight of Helen sitting up in bed. Her face was pale, her movements slow, but her eyes lit up the moment they met his. Relief surged through him, washing
