Brian shook his head with a laugh.

“Fine, whatever makes you happy.”

Sanford smirked.

“Oh, now you’re being all agreeable.

I’m not used to this side of you.”

“You prefer it when I give you a hard time?”

“Mostly because, after being crushed under your reign for years, I’ve learned to submit.”

As their playful banter carried on, Rosalynn, having finished her preparations, signaled Brian to move aside.

Obliging, Brian stepped back, his eyes trained on Rosalynn as she expertly inserted the needles into Sanford’s skin.

Maggie and Shari stood quietly outside the ward, not saying much at first, just watching the door.

Shari glanced at Maggie.

“It seems Mr.

Hughes and Mr.

Robles are really close.”

Maggie nodded.

“Yeah, they’re best friends.”

thoughtful, “It’s not often you meet someone like

Robles.

going to that

now he is

of loyalty is

Maggie smiled softly.

been

with a hint of amusement, “You know, back at the hospital in Boblyae, when they realized

with a

to help

But Mr.

didn’t want her to! Can you believe that? He’s

Maggie’s smile faded slightly.

he’s always been

Shari nodded.

keeps a close eye on

Robles

might never heal, and

letting jealousy get in

Hughes helping out.

It doesn’t seem fair.”

looked at Shari

be able to stand again,”

unease, hurried

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