It was unclear how long it had been when Dustin slowly regained consciousness. His upper body was wrapped in thick bandages. His limbs were feeble and weak, and his breath was visibly frail.

“Didn’t I die?”

Dustin glanced at his palm, then around the room. The place seemed somewhat familiar. It was as though he had been there before.

“You’re awake?”

Grace entered the room carrying a bowl of soup.

“You were severely injured. Fortunately, you’re resilient. It wasn’t easy to save you.”

“Did you save me?”

Dustin was astonished.

else?” Grace said

you protected your vital organs. It infused powerful vitality into your body when it mattered most. It was a close call, but it pulled you back from the brink

Do you have any more of those

have them lying around?” Grace replied

ten years off my life. If it gets destroyed, I feel the pain too. I’ve only given

incredibly

But they were equally

I’m joking with you?” Grace

life weren’t at stake, I wouldn’t

deeply grateful,” Dustin

all for saving

Grace teased.

give my all to assist

“That’s more like it.”

Grace chuckled.

way, how long have I been unconscious?”

“Three days,” Grace replied.

“What? That long?”

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