A Life Debt Repaid novel Chapter 996

To be honest, Patrick was just so paranoid that he feared the worst would befall Cordy.

Seemingly reading his mind, Sean said, "I think I'll wait until Cordy comes out."

Patrick nodded in silence—Cordy was just as important to Sean, and Sean would be worried about leaving too…

Silence ensued in the walkway, and there was no telling how long had passed.

Waiting was like being in hell—every passing second was grilling.

Nonetheless, the door to the emergency soon opened, and the doctor stepped out.

Patrick and Sean hurried towards him, and he said, "There's no cause for worry—the patient isn’t in mortal danger, and was only comatose due to lowered blood oxygen saturation levels caused by excessive smoke inhalation. We have since treated her for that, and she’s once again conscious. However, her respiratory system suffered serious damage and she has burns all over her body, so she has to be admitted for further therapy and recovery. If you're her family, you should get the paperwork for her admittance done soon."

Both Patrick and Sean breathed huge sighs of relief.

Anything was fine as long as Cordy survived.

"I'll get the paperwork sorted," Sean offered. "You can wait here for her."

Patrick turned towards Sean, but the latter left before he could say a word.

He would want to see Cordy immediately too, but decided to deal with the paperwork instead…

Suddenly, Patrick didn’t find the man that repulsive.

Nonetheless, Cordy was soon wheeled out of the emergency room. However, she couldn’t talk since she had a mechanical ventilator attached to her face.

Still, her eyes were open; she turned towards Patrick, as if to greet him.

Patrick almost burst into tears right then and there.

He couldn’t hide how emotional he was since Cordy was alive, but it also hurt him deeply to see Cordy looking like a pincushion.

"I was looking for you when the fire started, but someone knocked me out before I reached the ladies room… I was outside when I regained consciousness," Patrick explained, still traumatized as he remembered the fact.

Cordy nodded as hard as she could, as she wanted Patrick to understand that she didn’t blame him the slightest.

However, Patrick was unable to forgive himself. His eyes were welling with tears…

Fortunately, Sean arrived just then.

Patrick absolutely refused to let Sean see him cry—that would be absolutely humiliating!

He took deep breaths, and did his best to calm himself.

Sean paid no notice to Patrick, and instead approached Cordy.

Cordy had just nodded at Sean in greeting when Patrick snapped in annoyance, "What took you so long?"