Chapter 1683

Daniel didn't say a single word when he opened his eyes. Instead, he turned his stiff neck to the side and stared at Joey, who was kneeling on the floor. Having to wake up within 24 hours to avoid being in a vegetative state was a lie. It was also untrue to claim that he would never wake up again once his oxygen mask was removed. Although his injuries looked severe, they weren't as serious as they seemed. He had already regained consciousness once in the emergency room before the anesthesia took effect. But he had asked Wynn to help him fake his condition. This was the last chance he decided to give Joey. Daniel believed that human nature was inherently good and that compassion could move the heart. After risking his life to protect her, he thought that it would stir even a sliver of her conscience awake. However, all his care only emboldened her. Daniel had shielded Joey with his body and suffered severe injuries. Yet, while he lay slumped over the steering wheel, barely cling