Chapter 85 - Shadows of Chaos (4)

"Come here," Sharon said, her voice a little softer than before. "Ethan is getting better."

Doubt still clouded Claire's steps as she finally entered the room.

Her footsteps were barely audible on the dirt floor, but her heart felt heavy. She approached where Ethan lay, and her breath caught when she saw the man.

Ethan was now lying still, his arms and stomach bandaged. His tan skin stood in stark contrast to the white bandages wrapped around his body, with faint blood stains visible in some places.

Claire stood still, staring at the bandages with eyes that couldn't look away. The feeling of guilt grew as she saw Ethan's wounds that had been caused by protecting her.

'This is all my fault,' she thought.

The doctor who was still by Ethan's side packed his equipment into a worn but well-maintained bag. He stood up with a firm movement, then turned to Sharon and Nolan.