Chapter 28

Shawn was rushed into the emergency room. Shortly after, a doctor emerged with a grave expression. "The patient's injuries are too severe. We've done everything we can, but he doesn't have much time left. Who is Candace? The patient is asking for you." "That's me." She followed the doctor numbly to the operating table. She saw Shawn lying there looking lifeless, with various tubes attached to his body. The blood on his face had been cleaned away, and he clutched a coin in his dangling hand. Candace's voice was bitter as she said, "Shawn, I'm here. What did you want to tell me?" Shawn struggled to open his eyes and pulled the emerald ring from his pocket. He weakly muttered, "You promised I could make three wishes. I used one, and there are two left. Do they still count?" "What are you trying to say?" "Candy, will you put on this wedding ring just to humor me?" Shawn gazed at her pleadingly. "One last time—just for one minute." Candace remained silent. Shawn put the ring away i