Chapter 504

Maeve glanced at the unconscious Sergio lying on the bed and replied faintly, "No, I'll return when he's feeling better." With that, she briskly exited the ward without turning back. At that moment, Sergio, who was lying on the bed, opened his eyes. It surprised Larry who was standing nearby. "Mr. Brooks? Are you..." "Help me up." Sergio's voice was hoarse. Larry hurriedly assisted Sergio to sit up, his concern evident as he asked, "Mr. Brooks, are you... using this injury as a tactic?" Sergio stayed silent. He had sensed something amiss earlier when the security alarms went off. The intruder could only be Zion, given his capability. When the henchman lunged forward with the blade, Sergio could have easily dodged it. However, he took the blow head-on. He wanted to gauge if Maeve would be concerned and sorrowful for him. A bitter, resigned smile crossed his face as he uttered, "Larry, perhaps she still cares for me." "Mr. Brooks..." Larry hesitated, then continue