XVIX

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Liv visited the following day. Dylan was unconscious due to anesthetic. The boys had an early class, Dyllis, being in a state similar to that of her brother. Elaine had taken leave to have a shower. Liv watched Dylan's condition. His head was bandaged, tube connected to a drip, sleeping peacefully. She sighed, saying a silent word of prayer.

By nighttime, everyone besides Dyllis was present. Dylan was conscious. He winced as he tried sitting up. " Y'all staring like I'm Lazarus" he smiled. The smile eased up the growing tension . To them,at least he was okay enough to ease give a smile.

" Ah, how long have I been out?. Where's Dyllis?".

" Just a day honey. She couldn't bare to watch this" Elaine answered with a hug. He winched again. Scared,she pulled back, apologizing. The others in the room looked relieved.

" Classes. I've missed a whole day of them. My grades!" he shrieked.

" And he still thinks about Education first " Ryan laughed. They all chuckled.