When Ruby heard the news that Lex had finally been caught, she let out a long sigh of relief, her shoulders easing for the first time in days. The officers praised Adrian openly, telling everyone how sharp and intelligent he had been in tracing Lex's every move, and Ruby found herself quietly amazed. She had always known Adrian was smart, but she had not realized he could be that precise and calculating in moments of danger.
Still, her relief was short-lived. Morning came, and the doctor stepped out of the ICU with a grave expression. Ruby's heart clenched immediately. "How is he?" she asked, almost afraid of the answer.
The doctor shook her head slightly, her tone heavy. "Kaelan is still in critical condition. His head injury is severe. We have managed to stabilize him, but we cannot say when or if he will wake up."
