Chapter 21

Faith stayed by Ethan's side the entire time, and Callie refused to leave as well. Seven days passed in the blink of an eye, yet Ethan showed no signs of waking up. "Mom, why isn't Dad waking up?" Callie's voice was hoarse, and her eyes were swollen and red after days of crying. Faith's heart ached as she pressed a cool towel to Callie's eyes. "He will wake up." "Mom, I'm scared. I don't want Dad to die." Faith choked up. "Ethan, if you don't wake up soon, we will never forgive you!" Ethan's fingers twitched on the bed. His eyes started to move beneath his lids. Slowly, he struggled to open his eyes. "Faith... Callie..." "Mom, Dad woke up!" Callie ran over excitedly, her face full of joy. "Dad!" "I'm sorry for making you worry." "We should be the ones thanking you. Thank you for saving us." Faith's eyes glistened with unshed tears as she held back her emotions. Ethan managed a weak smile but said nothing more. Faith still wasn't ready to forgive him. "I'll get the doctor.