He ripped the knife free. Fernando clutched his stomach, his movements noticeably sluggish.
Seizing the opportunity, the man turned toward Matthew. But before he could raise his hand, it was caught again.
He whirled around and slammed Fernando against the wall in rage. He stabbed him several times in
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the abdomen.
Fernando’s vision blurred, his consciousness fading. He desperately tried to fight back, but his body wouldn’t obey. Unable to stand, he slumped down the wall.
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The attacker scowled and delivered a final, brutal kick before turning toward Matthew.
Just as he was about to strike again, a piercing scream ripped through the ward.
“Damn it!” he cursed under his breath when he saw Stella.
A beat later, the unmistakable sound of footsteps reached his ears.
With a final, frustrated glance back at the growing number of bodyguards, he abandoned his plan and fled through the window.
The bodyguards split into two teams, one pursuing the escapee, the other rushing to secure the ward.
Stella reached Matthew’s bedside, her eyes falling on Fernando lying in a pool of blood.
Multiple wounds marred his body. His face was entirely bloodless.
She froze, her mind reeling.
Meanwhile, Cordell, having received a short, cryptic phone call from Fernando moments earlier, rushed to the ward.
His heart sank as he surveyed the scene.
Cordell’s gaze darted to Fernando sprawled on the floor. “Nurse!” he barked. “Prepare the operating room, now!”
The stunned nurse obeyed without question.
After confirming Matthew’s well-being, Cordell requested a new room for him.
Just as Cordell finished his tasks, the nurse reappeared. “The operation room is ready,” she reported.
He nodded. On his way out, he noticed Stella frozen stiff.
Time was of the essence. He offered a reassuring pat on her shoulder.
“Stay calm. Look after Matthew and call the nurses if you need anything.” With that, he hurried away.
Stella remained silent. Her mind was lost in a harrowing memory of Matthew getting shot and Fernando’s injury.
She only returned to her senses after the nurse repeatedly called her out to change the wards.