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.”

voice thoughtful, “It’s not often you

Robles.

going to that dangerous place to

and now he is paralyzed because

kind of loyalty is something

Maggie smiled softly.

been a

of amusement, “You know, back

with a

to help

But Mr.

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

Maggie’s smile faded slightly.

been protective of

Shari nodded.

he keeps a close

on, Mr Robles got hurt saving

legs might never heal, and

letting jealousy get in the way of

Hughes helping out.

It doesn’t seem fair.”

looked at Shari

will definitely be able to stand

unease, hurried

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