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.

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 blood can turn against you, let alone

of shock ran through Edgar as he listened. His lips

yours. He's become much too vicious

eyes as tears

deafening bang, the ward door

Both hands held his gun steady, aimed squarely at the man who was being caught in the

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

the ground. Cyrus promptly pinned him down and slapped on

the right to remain silent, but anything you say can

man's mask, only to find it

confess. I-I'll tell you

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