The first word tried to take shape in Gloria's mouth and her lips parted, but it was just that the word didn't come out. Nydia hid the look of worry on her face and said, "Uh... Bryson was drunk when he was hit by a car." Jennifer's eyes were red and swollen, and she was unable to say anything. She was standing aside with her head bowed. Patrick's face was pale. "What did the doctor say?" The crowd could only tell him the truth. Patrick took a sharp breath and stumbled backward. A vegetable? He had only heard about this kind of disease, and no one around him had ever got it, but now his son would likely be in a vegetative state. Patrick's face was as white as a sheet. However, he could finally keep his cool, for he had gone through a lot in decades. He drew a deep breath and said