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.”

continued, her voice thoughtful, “It’s not often you

Robles.

risked his life, going to that

now he is paralyzed because

loyalty

Maggie smiled softly.

always been a genuine

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

with

offered to

But Mr.

want her to! Can you believe that? He’s a little possessive, don’t

Maggie’s smile faded slightly.

he’s always been

Shari nodded.

clear he keeps a close eye on

Mr Robles

legs might never

letting jealousy get

Hughes helping out.

It doesn’t seem fair.”

at Shari with a

definitely be able to stand

sensing Maggie’s unease, hurried

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