Almost immediately, the group chat burst into virtual celebrations.


    Karina sent a firecracker emoji, followed by Barlow’s confetti.


    Lyndon and Tilda chimed in with their own cheerful emojis, painting the chat in a festive mood.


    Then, a message from Maggie appeared, tinged with underlying concern.


    “Thank God, are you all okay?”


    Her words were a veiled inquiry about Sanford.


    Rosalynn nced at the unconscious man on the bed, uncertainty clouding her thoughts on how to respond.


    Brian, observing her dilemma, sighed and wrapped an arm around her shoulders.


    “Don’t mention Sanford’s injury for now.


    We’ll talk about it when we get back.


    I’m afraid Maggie will worry.”


    Rosalynn nodded, understanding the delicacy of the situation.


    “Then I’ll just reply that we’re all okay.”


    “Yes,” Rosalynn replied sinctly in the chat, adding, “We’re all okay.”


    Upon receiving her message, Maggie responded with a joyful emoji.


    Her next message popped up quickly.


    “When will you be back?”


    The question hung in the air as Rosalynn turned to look at Brian, seeking his input.


    Brian’s expression grew contemtive, his brow furrowing slightly.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    “Can Sanford travel now?”


    “Yes, I can treat him once we are back home.”


    “Then let’s wait for him to wake up.


    We’ll head back tomorrow.”


    “Alright.”


    Rosalynn sent the return time in the group chat.


    The group was soon abuzz with celebratory emojis.


    Karina chimed in, “Rosalynn, you guys should be home by tomorrow evening, right? We’Ll throw a wee back party for you.”


    Before Rosalynn could respond, Tilda interrupted with a message of her own.


    “Hey, Lyndon and I are still in Betton.


    Let’s do it in a couple of days when Lyndon and I are back in Skrix.


    We’ll have a wee back party together then.”


    Karina agreed, “That works too.”


    Rosalynn chose not to reply further; she decided to let them savor this joy for now.