At the hospital, Claire and Lily were treated for hypothermia

under a vehicle.”

He swallowed hard.

“Everyone thought I was dead.”

“What happened?”

“A medic came back.”

Ethan smiled faintly.

“He risked his life for me.”

Claire listened carefully.

“He carried me nearly two miles.”

The room fell silent.

“And he died?”

Ethan nodded.

“He didn’t survive.”

For several moments nobody spoke.

“Ever since then,” Ethan continued, “I’ve continue reading …