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?"

remained silent, his mind replaying the events. The security alarm

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

still

before speaking. "Mrs. Nichols used to love you so deeply. If you're hurt, she'd definitely be

"If she cared,

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

Joe. Go handle the

"But..."

"Do as I say."

"Yes, sir."

from the elevator when a figure lunged from the shadows,

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

shoved his hand away. Marion anxiously pulled her into an embrace, his voice low and

"Don't be mad."

mad. Why should I? Do whatever you

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