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?"

replaying the events. The security alarm had blared early, a warning that only Debra

in, Juan could have easily evaded the knife, but he hadn't. He had taken the blow deliberately, gambling

still care for

used to love you so deeply. If you're hurt,

Juan muttered. "If she cared,

he was conscious, his injuries were far from

tired, Joe. Go handle the

"But..."

"Do as I say."

"Yes, sir."

elevator when a figure lunged from the shadows, grabbing

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

pulled her

"Don't be mad."

mad. Why should

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