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?"

mind replaying the events. The security alarm had

in, Juan could have easily evaded the knife, but he hadn't. He had taken the blow deliberately, gambling on Debra's reaction. A wry smile tugged

still care for

Nichols used to love you so deeply. If you're hurt, she'd definitely

"If she cared, she

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

Joe. Go handle the

"But..."

"Do as I say."

"Yes, sir."

lunged from the shadows, grabbing

his mask, revealing his face in the faint glow

anxiously pulled her into an embrace, his voice

"Don't be mad."

Why should

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