The haunting silence of the VVIP room began to thaw, replaced by the soft hum of the ventilator and an antiseptic scent that now felt a little more welcoming. The doctor on duty, who had just finished examining Valerie, finally lowered his stethoscope. He offered a small nod, filled with both sympathy and hope, to the two men standing like statues in the corner of the room.
"Ms. Kessler's condition is fully stable," the doctor said in a low voice, as if afraid to disturb the recovery process. "The neural activity we just witnessed is a very positive sign. Her body is beginning to respond to external stimuli, and her brain is working to trigger a return to consciousness."
Leo took a deep breath, feeling a weight as heavy as a thousand tons lift from his chest, if only for a moment. "So, when will she actually wake up?"
