Debra cast a glance at Juan, his form still and silent on the hospital bed.

"I'll come back when he's better."

With that, she turned on her heel and walked out of the ward.

As the door clicked shut behind her, Juan's eyes fluttered open.

Joe was totally surprised.

"Sir, you're awake."

"Help me sit up."

Juan's voice was hoarse. Joe quickly assisted him, propping pillows behind his back.

"Sir, is this an act?"

remained silent, his mind replaying the events. The security alarm had blared early, a warning that only Debra could have

hadn't. He had taken the blow deliberately, gambling on Debra's reaction.

must still care for

used to love you

muttered. "If she cared,

lines of pain etched deeply around his eyes. Though he was conscious, his injuries were far from superficial. 'Debra is smart.

tired, Joe. Go handle the discharge

"But..."

"Do as I say."

"Yes, sir."

from the elevator when a figure lunged from the shadows, grabbing her arm and pinning her against the wall.

suspicion. Marion removed his mask, revealing his face in the faint glow of the exit signs. Debra's anger boiled over. "What do you

pulled her into an embrace, his

"Don't be mad."

Why should I? Do

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