Book 2: Chapter 78

Dr. Ramirez stood quietly by the door, giving them a moment to take it all in. He knew there was little he could say to ease their pain, but he also understood the importance of hope in situations like these.

Gabriella leaned over Ares, her tears falling onto the sheets as she stroked his hand. "I thought I'd lost you," she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. "I prayed and prayed for a miracle, and now you're here. Please, Ares... please wake up."

The room was filled with the quiet hum of the machines and the soft, broken sobs of a mother who had come so close to losing her child. Enzo remained silent, his hand still resting on Gabriella's shoulder, providing her with the strength she needed.

After a long moment, Gabriella looked up at Dr. Ramirez, her face streaked with tears. "What happens now? How do we help him?"

Dr. Ramirez approached the bed, his expression calm and compassionate. "Right now, the best thing we can do is give him time to heal. His b