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, a

he hadn't. He had taken the blow deliberately, gambling on Debra's reaction. A wry smile tugged at

still care

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

she cared, she

of pain etched deeply around his eyes. Though he was conscious, his injuries were far from superficial. 'Debra is smart. She

Joe. Go handle

"But..."

"Do as I say."

"Yes, sir."

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

the faint glow of the exit signs. Debra's anger boiled over.

away. Marion anxiously pulled her into an

"Don't be mad."

should I? Do

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