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,

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

still care

you so deeply. If you're hurt, she'd definitely

"If she cared, she

pain 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 her

tired, Joe. Go handle the discharge

"But..."

"Do as I say."

"Yes, sir."

from the elevator when a figure lunged from the shadows, grabbing

removed his mask, revealing his face in the faint glow of the exit signs.

away. Marion anxiously pulled her into an

"Don't be mad."

Why should I?

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