Chapter 5

Now looking back, it all seems unbelievable. Back then, I dared to rush into the danger zone to find him based on just a hunch.

I used all my strength to shield him as we burst out of the lab, but the leaked gas was too choking. My vision went black, and I lost consciousness.

When I came to, Captain Stone was holding my hand, silently weeping.

The doctor said the nerves in my right arm were severely damaged.

There was a high chance of long-term complications, requiring extensive rehabilitation therapy.

At that moment, I hadn't yet realized what I'd lost, until I tried to move my right hand.

My eyes widened in horror at the stiffness of my fingers.

Captain Stone wiped away tears while trying to stop me from moving erratically.

I suddenly understood why he was crying so heartbrokenly.

For a special forces soldier, your hands are your second life.

But I couldn't worry about my own injuries. I anxiously asked him if Alec was alright.