For a while, Ben showed no signs of moving from there. His hand gripping Elzi tightly, he ignored the exasperated complaints of the medical team.

“Oh God, sir. Your injuries need to be treated first.”

Ben remained still; his eyes fixed on the figure in front of him. He deftly prevented Elzi from falling to the ground and instead made sure she fell into his embrace. Ben responded to the look.

“I'm sure Elzi doesn't want to see you in this condition when she wakes up.”

Ben's eyes blinked for a moment. His grip on Elzi loosened. At the same time, her parents arrived, panicking at the sight of their...