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?"

his mind replaying the events. The security alarm had blared early,

intruders burst 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 at the

still

love you so

"If she

was conscious, his injuries were far from superficial. 'Debra is smart. She must have sensed

tired, Joe. Go handle

"But..."

"Do as I say."

"Yes, sir."

shadows, grabbing her arm and pinning her against

in the faint

away. Marion anxiously pulled her into

"Don't be mad."

should

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