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

hadn't. He had taken the

still care for

you

Juan muttered. "If she

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

tired, Joe. Go handle

"But..."

"Do as I say."

"Yes, sir."

the shadows, grabbing her arm and pinning her against the wall. "Marion, is

revealing his face in the faint glow of the exit signs. Debra's anger boiled over. "What do you think you're

her into an embrace, his voice

"Don't be mad."

mad. Why should I? Do whatever

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