Upon hearing this, Sophie finally felt a wave of relief wash over her.

"The doctor said you need to stay in the hospital for observation. For the next few days, you'll be here, and I'll take care of you," she said, her voice softening.

She paused for a moment and then added with a hint of a smile, "Actually, it's not just me. We've got some extra help lined up."

"Oh?" Colby raised an eyebrow in curiosity.

Before Sophie could explain further, there was a knock on the door. A group of nervous-looking male orderlies shuffled in, clearly intimidated by Colby's presence. They stood there, barely daring to breathe.

"Colby, we're the hospital orderlies, assigned to take care of your daily needs during your stay," one of them stammered out. "Orderlies, huh?" Sophie raised an eyebrow skeptically. "You guys look awfully familiar. Haven't we met somewhere before?"

"Ms. Sophie, you must be mistaken! We're just regular hospital orderlies!" they insisted in unison, their voices shaky.

Sophie walked up to them, her gaze piercing. "You guys have been hanging around Odie a lot. Did you really think I wouldn't recognize you?"

The men exchanged nervous glances before one of them pleaded, "Ms. Sophie, we're just following orders. If we don't do our job, we'll get punished! Please, have mercy on us and don't expose us!"

As long as Odie wasn't trying to cause trouble for

you ever worked as

quickly

did you do before? Were you just Odie's muscle?" she

They nodded vigorously.

you to do with Colby?" Sophie continued,

of the men finally spoke up, "The boss said to make sure Colby stays alive. That's it." "That's

hoped Odie's men would be somewhat useful, maybe saving her the trouble and expense of hiring professional

water?" she asked,

the men replied, a bit too

tea and water." "Yes, yes, it would be our honor to serve

back to Colby,

saves on the cost of hiring real orderlies. If you need anything, just ask them. Don't be shy Consider it a little payback for

of me," Colby said, his eyes filled with a mix of annoyance and affection as he looked at

the old man, making their

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