Chapter 208

A few minutes passed, but Bob remained still. Esme's hope slowly died while Marie cried her heart out. Rowan was grief-stricken, and Travis was purely incensed. Travis could not care less about Bob's life—all he cared about was to make Esme his. At that moment, Bob opened his eyes without warning. Esme was the first to notice, and she exclaimed excitedly, "Dad, you're awake!" The others quickly gathered around Bob. Rowan asked with concern, "Dad, how do you feel?" "I feel fine," Bob replied before sitting up in bed, much to everyone's shock. Esme broke down in tears of delight. "Dr. Wilder's pill worked!" Travis snorted. "Don't celebrate yet. How could that brat cure a patient that Dr. Monas failed to save? For what we know, he might be experiencing terminal lucidity." His remark reignited worry. Everyone urged Ezekiel to check Bob's pulse once more. Ezekiel did so, and he put on a look of disbelief. "It's a miracle!" "Dr. Monas, what's going on with my dad?" Esme inquired worr