Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

The corridors along the VIP ward were quiet and deserted. There was no one in sight.

A female nurse came to check on Edgar after doing her rounds. As she left, a figure dressed as a nurse silently slipped into the ward. The ward was silent; Edgar was sound asleep.

The man quickly took a syringe and plunged it into Edgar's withered arm.

Surprisingly a light sleeper, Edgar bolted awake, his eyes wide with alarm. "W-Who are you?"

It was the first time the man had done something like this. He panicked and stammered, "I-I am a new nurse. I'm here to do my rounds." "Nonsense! My daughter personally selected a nurse for me. Who the hell are you?"

This man set off alarm bells in Edgar's head. He reached for the call button, but the man reacted swiftly, clamping a hand around his neck. "I'm sorry, Mr. Edgar. At this point, I have no choice!"

A sinister glint flickered in the man's eyes as he tightened his grip. Edgar's mouth gaped open, his pale complexion turning a sickly purple.

hissed, "I've experienced nothing but warmth and appreciation from you during my time serving the Lovelaces, so the least I could do for you is offer you the truth before you go. Mr. Edgar, remember, even your own

as he listened. His lips trembled, barely forming a

Blame that son of yours. He's become much too vicious for

as tears of anger streamed

bang,

Put your hands up!" Cyrus roared as he charged into the room. Both hands held his gun steady, aimed squarely at the man who was being caught

Seeing no escape, he dashed toward the window and forced it open. He peered down, his eyes

kick, sending the man crashing to the ground. Cyrus

silent, but anything you say can and will be used against

removed the man's mask, only to find it was Joseph's trusted

confess. I-I'll

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