The sun hung high in the sky as Logan made his way to the canteen, his newly appointed managerial role looming over him like a weighty secret. As he approached, the familiar smells of cooking and the clatter of dishes brought a strange sense of comfort. Stepping inside, he was greeted by the welcoming faces of his former co-workers."Logan! Look who decided to show up," Maria, his former colleague, the lively waitress, exclaimed, her grin infectious.Logan returned the smile, feeling a mix of nerves and anticipation. "Hey, Maria! Good to see you all again."The bustling canteen felt like a reunion, but one face was noticeably absent. Logan scanned the room, and his eyes landed on the empty space where Daniel, used to be but felt like he'd show up over time."Where's Daniel?" Logan asked, looking around with a furrowed brow.One of the cooks shrugged. "Haven't seen him today. Maybe he's running late."Curiosity tugging at him, Logan decided to head to Mr Williams office, which was now
The nurse nodded in response to Logan's inquiry, her expression holding a hint of guarded reserve. Logan scrutinized her closely, a sense growing within him that extracting information from her would be an uphill battle."I'll ask around then, thanks," Logan said, deciding to leave. He felt a peculiar reluctance to stay, as if an unspoken barrier stood between him and the truth."Why are you leaving, Logan? You should stay and let us continue treating you. If Mr. Franklin hadn't taken care of your bills, the hospital wouldn't have been so lenient," the nurse remarked, her gaze steady on him.Logan, his mind grappling with the sudden realization about the bills, replied, "I know it's taken care of. I appreciate it. I'll be fine; I just need some time to recover fully." Although he had no aware that Franklin had paid it, also wondering why he forgot about this.The nurse, persistent in her concern, suggested, "Come with me. We need to make sure that internal injury doesn't lead to compl
Logan approached the door to his hospital room with caution, putting on an act like he was ready to comply with the gangsters' demands. "I ain't looking for trouble," he declared, anxiety making his palms sweat. Stepping inside, he took a deep breath, scanning the room for options. The sterile surroundings offered little, but his eyes locked onto the window.On his toes, Logan made a spontaneous decision to make a run for it through the window. He rushed to the bedside, checking the distance to the nearest building. It seemed too far for a direct leap, but then he spotted another patient's window to the side. A glimmer of hope ignited as he considered the possibility of finding safety that way.Quick thinking led Logan to grab his bedsheets, deftly folding them into a makeshift rope. The sound of approaching footsteps startled him, prompting him to toss the improvised rope under the bed. He covered himself with the bedspread, a frown etched on his face as an unknown visitor entered th
As she headed towards a room, possibly her office, Logan seized the moment. He slipped into the room just before she closed the door. The nurse, startled by Logan's sudden appearance, demanded to know why he was there. "Who are you? Were you sent to kill me? Is my son still alive?"Logan, momentarily taken aback by her questions, quickly reassured her. "No, no, I'm not here to harm anyone. I'm just a patient," he said, revealing his bandages as evidence. "I overheard you talking to those men—the bikers. What's going on? What were they asking you to do?"Suspicion flickered in the nurse's eyes as she tried to play dumb. "I don't know what you're talking about. You didn't hear anything."Logan, resolute, countered her denial. "I heard enough. I was in the room behind the curtain all along. What's their deal, and why are they pressuring you?"The nurse, realizing she couldn't easily dismiss Logan's presence, warned him sternly. "You don't understand. Those men are evil. If you know what'
The approaching footsteps grew louder, echoing through the quiet hallway like a foreboding drumbeat. Logan, hidden behind the curtain, assumed a defensive stance, ready for whatever awaited him. The knock on the door rattled his nerves, and he tensed, listening intently.A voice, muffled by the door, reached Logan's ears. He strained to catch the words, bringing his ear closer to the barrier. It was the nurse. She spoke, "It's me."Logan's mind swirled with doubt, but curiosity won over, and he cautiously opened the door. To his relief, there she stood, a stretcher-like apparatus in tow. His eyes darted around, checking for any hidden threats, but the corridor remained empty.The nurse, understanding Logan's skepticism, nodded reassuringly. "I didn't betray you. I'm on your side. Help me bring this inside."Logan, still wary, scanned the surroundings once more before assisting the nurse with the stretcher. As they maneuvered it into the room, he couldn't shake the feeling that this wa
As Logan urgently mentioned that the old man's life was in danger, Sam's demeanor shifted abruptly. Without waiting for further explanation, Sam bolted down the corridor, his colleagues trailing behind him. Logan, calling after them to wait, pursued them with desperation, eager to provide an explanation before any misunderstanding escalated.The chase led them to the old man's ward, where Susan was attentively attending to him. Sam arrived breathless, anxiety etched on his face. "Is he okay?" he urgently inquired, eyes searching Susan for reassurance.Susan, looking up from her duties, nodded with a small smile. "He's stable. No harm has befallen him."Relief washed over Sam's features. He turned to Logan, who had just arrived, and demanded, "What were you trying to tell me?"Logan, maintaining eye contact with Susan, subtly signaled to her that he had the situation under control. He then turned to Sam, adopting a tone of humor to diffuse the tension. "Well, you see, I was just about
After explaining to Susan, Logan turned to Sam. "Now, we need to find the hospital management."Sam, committed to the cause, nodded. "Let's find them."Leaving the old man's room, Logan and Sam embarked on a mission to find the hospital management. They approached nurses stationed at the reception, inquiring about who was in charge of the hospital."Excuse me," Logan began politely, "we need to speak with the person in charge of the hospital. Can you point us in the right direction?"The nurses exchanged glances, assessing the urgency in Logan's eyes. One of them finally gestured towards the administrative offices, providing directions to the manager's office.As Logan and Sam made their way through the labyrinthine corridors, they encountered several hospital staff members, each absorbed in their duties. At one point, they nearly walked into two individuals who raised Logan's suspicions."Sam, those are the gangsters from the corner," Logan whispered urgently, pulling Sam away to avo
As the night descended, Logan and Sam discreetly moved the old man from the hospital, shrouded in darkness and hidden from prying eyes. The public announcement of the old man's demise, even reaching the news, served as a strategic move to bolster the credibility of their ruse.Sam, following Logan's advice, allowed the news to circulate widely, creating an atmosphere of mourning for the supposed passing of the influential figure. The anticipation of the gangsters' reaction hung in the air as they awaited the crucial hours of the night.Meanwhile, Susan, the nurse, had endured a day filled with anxiety. As her shift ended at 8 pm, she returned home, her heart gripped by the fear that the gangsters might not keep their end of the bargain or, worse, discover the old man's survival.The tension reached its peak when a black vehicle suddenly pulled up before her building. Susan, initially frozen in fear, heard her son's voice, and relief flooded through her. She rushed outside to witness h