A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1382

Marvin was left ashen faced with frustration in his ward, with Ryan relentlessly goading him. "Sam's supposed to be an adult, but he doesn't care how others feel at all! Others notwithstanding, he'd come here just to upset you while you're in the hospital. He really isn't improving even after all those years…"

While Marvin got more frustrated the more he listened, Lindsay quickly tried to calm things down. "Cut it out, Ryan."

Ryan put on a scornful look instead. "It's not like I want to say it. He's just such a disappointment!"

"Cut it out," Lindsay repeated, a tinge of impatience in her voice this time.

Ryan could tell that much and pursed his lips as he kept quiet.

"I just spoke to your father's physician, and he's fine for now with no issues," Lindsay said then. "He just needs rest. You've been busy too, so you don't have to stay here. I can take care of him."

"Are you really fine, Dad?" Ryan asked in concern.

"I'm much better." Marvin nodded. "I'd be discharged if it wasn't for your mother being a worrywart."

"No, you shouldn't—your health is more important, so don't worry about work. Just rest up," Ryan told him.

"Okay." Marvin nodded.