Chapter 67: Chapter 67 A Call From The Devil.

The entire of three days had passed before Ashley had been discharged from the hospital. Having the strings and wires upon wires detached from his arms and bandages unwrapped from his forehead felt like a whole new level of bliss and freedom combined.

"Alright, that should wrap it up." Doctor Bailey concluded, dropping the last of Ashley's used bandage into the awaiting tray of his assistant nurse.

Ashley nearly squeaked with joy, nearly. But he didn't. Holding himself back, he jumped off his hospital bed, landing on his feet and charging at his parents the very next second. Leonica happily caught him, swooping him up into her arms.

"Mommy, I'm free!"

Chuckling at his excitement, Leonica kissed his forehead. "That's right. Congratulations."

"Congrats Champ." Gabriel gently patted the child's head from where he stood on the side.