Chapter 30: The Last Chance

Ryan carefully carried Myra in a wheelchair and helped her and her parents into his car. He drove them home. He was quite happy he didn't have a family for a long time. They talked and laughed throughout the way. Once they reached Myra's parents' house, Ryan picked up Myra in his arms and carried her inside while Myra couldn't stop giggling at him. Ryan asked, 'Hey, what is wrong?' Myra giggled and said, 'Well, it feels like we just got married, and you are carrying me home.' They all started laughing. Ryan tucked Myra in her bed, made sure she was comfortable, and kissed her gently. He said, 'Rest, my love. We will need all the strength in the next few days. After all, we have a battle coming up.' Myra fell asleep while talking to Ryan. Ryan slowly got up, left the room, and closed the door. Cynthia offered Ryan to stay for some coffee, but he politely declined. He said, 'You two should rest as well. You must be exhausted. I'll take my leave now, but I might come back to spend some time with you all in the evening? If that's okay. Cynthia gave Ryan a hug and said, 'My dear son, think of it as your own house; come whenever you like.' Ryan said goodbye to Cynthia and drove away. He then stopped the car a few miles away, took out his phone, and called Jack. Before he could say anything, Jack picked up the call and said, 'I knew you would call; I was waiting. What took you so long? Too busy cozying up to my ex-wife, were you?' Ryan wanted to say a lot, but he...