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?"

security alarm had blared early,

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

must still care for

before speaking. "Mrs. Nichols used to love you so deeply.

Juan muttered. "If she cared, she wouldn't have

eyes. Though he was conscious, his injuries were

Joe. Go handle the discharge

"But..."

"Do as I say."

"Yes, sir."

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

stiffened, confirming her suspicion. Marion removed his mask, revealing his face in the faint glow of the exit signs. Debra's anger boiled over.

shoved his hand away. Marion anxiously pulled her into

"Don't be mad."

mad. Why should I? Do whatever

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