Chapter 104

There was a knock at the door. They quickly separated, and Mrs. Rose sat down, wiping her tears.

"Come in," Dr. Parker called. Mr. Kendrick entered, his face etched with concern. "Parker, how's my son's condition?"

"He's out of danger and just needs to recover now," Dr. Parker replied."Oh, thank you, Parker. Thank you very much," Mr. Kendrick said, relief flooding his face.

"Honey," he called to his wife, "don't cry. Ryan will be fine. You heard what Dr. Parker said."Mrs. Rose nodded, still trembling. "I'm just scared, Honey. Ryan never listens.

"Mr. Kendrick sighed. "He's a man, Rose, and men always do what they think is right."

Mrs. Rose stood up. "I'm going to Ryan's room," she said and left.

As Luca and Ivy waited for news, a man approached them.

He was tall, with a commanding presence and a skull tattoo on his right arm. "I heard you were looking for Victor," he said, his voice deep and husky.

Ivy and Luca exchanged wary glances. "Who are you?" Ivy asked.

"Name's Alex. I have so