Chapter 72 - To me, you're...

The next morning began with Lucas's phone buzzing on the nightstand, jolting him awake. His groggy hand fumbled for the device before bringing it close to his face. A number he didn't recognize flashed on the screen, followed by the word Doctor.

His heart skipped a beat as he sat up quickly. "Doctor? Is this about Dad?" he muttered to himself before swiping to answer.

"Hello, this is Lucas speaking."

A calm but warm voice greeted him. "Good morning, Mr. Lucas. This is Dr. Stevenson. I'm calling with some great news about your father."

Lucas's breath caught as the doctor continued. "His condition has improved significantly overnight. His vitals are stabilizing, and his consciousness level is returning to normal. We're confident he's out of the critical zone."

Lucas leaned back against his headboard, exhaling a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Doctor. That's… really amazing news. Do you know what caused such a sudden recovery?"