Chapter 141

It was early morning. I listened to the fading footsteps outside before pulling off the covers and getting dressed quickly. Ten minutes later, there was a soft knock on the door. I walked over and turned the handle. Liam stood outside, his mischievous eyes glinting. "Well? When it comes down to it, you know you can always count on me, right?" I glanced around, keeping my voice low. "Where's the bodyguard?" Liam made a slicing gesture across his neck with a grin, and I rolled my eyes. Lowering my cap, I walked out. "Are you alone?" "Come on, you don't believe me?" Liam kept pace behind me, still running his mouth but moving fast. "I used to be a real pro at this stuff. That bodyguard? I could take on two of them, no problem…" As we reached the stairwell, I spotted the bodyguard. The nurses at the station were still busy with their rounds and hadn't noticed yet. I walked over and leaned in to check his breathing. He was still alive. I was filled with relief. Things would get messy