The sunset dipping down the horizon was a deep shade of red.

A Chevrolet Suburban drove into the car park of the sanatorium. Wei Guanyi, who was already waiting, greeted Xia Lei as soon as he got out of the car.

“Mister Xia, please follow me.” Wei Guanyi led Xia Lei to the building.

“Doctor Wei, are you sure that Doctor Ning has recovered?” asked Xia Lei.

“Mister Xia, to be honest, I couldn’t believe it either. It’s a miracle. You’ll understand more when you meet her,” said Wei Guanyi.

Xia Lei was puzzled but chose to wait and see. He would be meeting Ning Jing soon and he would find out about her situation when he met her.

It was way past office hours so most of the doctors and nurses were off duty. The sound of footsteps echoed throughout the corridor. Coupled with the light emitted by the energy-saving lamps, it was a very unsettling atmosphere.

They stopped by the door of Ning Jing’s ward. Wei Guanyi said. “Mister Xia, you should go in by yourself. I’ll stand by in my office....