Chapter " Don't move ! " A cold blade pressed against Faith's neck . " Stay still , or I'll kill you , " the man growled . A group of police officers and security guards arrived right behind them , stopping a few steps away . " Calm down , " one of the police officers urged . " Let them go . Don't make things worse . " These men were robbers - criminals who had just robbed and murdered an entire family in the neighborhood . Chapter 20 Faith clutched her daughter tightly . Her heart nearly leaped out of her chest . " Well , let us leave , or we'll kill the mother , followed by the daughter . " Faith felt a chill against her neck as the blade sliced through her skin . The sharp pain caused her to wince . " Let them go ! Take me as your hostage instead ! " Ethan roared , stepping forward . He stood behind them , his voice firm . " I'm the CEO of the Hale Group . I can get you guys out of here . " But the robber wasn't stupid . A grown man would be far more difficult to control than two females . He promptly rejected Ethan's offer . Without hesitation , Ethan grabbed a nearby rock and smashed it down onto his own right hand . A crisp crack could be heard as his bones shattered , and his face instantly drained of color . " My right hand is injured . I can't fight back now . If you don't believe me , I can break my left arm too . Just let them go and take me instead . " " Uncle Ethan … " Callie's voice trembled , and tears streamed down her face . " You're hurt … " Faith saw it too . The moment Ethan's arm snapped , an ache spread through her chest . Her eyes turned red . One of the robbers checked Ethan's identity and gave his partner a nod . Ethan's social influence was immense - taking him as a hostage would give them an even better chance at negotiation . " Come here ! " Etḥan walked forward slowly , his gaze steady as he reassured Faith and Callie with his eyes . The moment the robber seized him , he stepped in front of Faith , shielding her . " Go . I'll be fine . " "Ethan … " He flashed a faint smile at Faith and gently pushed her away . Faith and Callie backed toward safety as the robbers dragged Ethan toward the neighborhood exit . The security guards and police held their ground but didn't act rashly . Just as they were about to step out of the area , a police car screeched to a stop , blocking their path . Panic flickered across the robber's face . His emotions spiraled out of control , and he pressed the knife against Ethan's throat . " You tricked me ! I'll kill you ! " Ethan dodged to the side , enduring the searing pain in his broken arm as he shoved the man away . Seeing this , the second robber lunged at Ethan from behind with a knife . " Dad ! " Cailie suddenly screamed . " Dad , watch out ! " The moment the blade sank into Ethan's flesh , he smiled . " Don't be scared , Callie . I'm okay . " He collapsed into a pool of blood , but his gaze never left Faith and Callie . They immediately rushed to his side . Callie clutched his hand , sobbing. " Dad , are you okay ? " " " " I'm fine … Callie , hearing you call me Dad makes me so happy . " Blood kept oozing from his wound . His consciousness gradually faded . " Faith … I'm sorry . " " Don't speak . We need to get you to the hospital . " Faith held back her tears as she and Callie accompanied him to the ambulance . Ethan had been stabbed , and his liver was injured in a severe injury . By the time he was wheeled into the operating room , he was barely clinging to life . Callie buried her face in Faith's arms . She cried uncontrollably . " Mom , will Dad die ? I don't want him to die . I just want to be with him … " " He won't . He will be fine . " Faith fixed her eyes on the glowing light above the operating room as if reassuring Callie - and herself . Ethan would be fine . The sign of the operating room was finally out . The inedical staff wheeled Ethan out . His face looked ashen , and his eyes were tightly shut . He was utterly unresponsive . Faith looked at him . Suddenly , she felt like she had been transported back six years . Back then , he had lain the same way - unmoving , lifeless- after the car accident . But this time , he was unconscious because he had saved them . " Ethan , you can't leave us , " Faith whispered at his bedside . " Callie has just been introduced to a father's love . You can't abandon her again . " " Dad , please wake up . " Callie sobbed , her voice hoarse . " I want to play with you . I'll call you Dad every day from now on . " Chapter 20 Tears streamed down Callie's cheeks as Faith held Callie close . She watched as they transferred Ethan to the ICU . The doctors said he might never wake up . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!