Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right novel Chapter 502

Debra cast a glance at Juan, his form still and silent on the hospital bed.

"I'll come back when he's better."

With that, she turned on her heel and walked out of the ward.

As the door clicked shut behind her, Juan's eyes fluttered open.

Joe was totally surprised.

"Sir, you're awake."

"Help me sit up."

Juan's voice was hoarse. Joe quickly assisted him, propping pillows behind his back.

"Sir, is this an act?"

Juan remained silent, his mind replaying the events. The security alarm had blared early, a warning that only Debra could have triggered.

When the intruders burst in, Juan could have easily evaded the knife, but he hadn't. He had taken the blow deliberately, gambling on Debra's reaction.

A wry smile tugged at the corners of Juan's mouth.

"She must still care for me."

Joe hesitated before speaking. "Mrs. Nichols used to love you so deeply. If you're hurt, she'd definitely be concerned."

"Concerned?" Juan muttered. "If she cared, she wouldn't have left."

His face was pale, the lines of pain etched deeply around his eyes. Though he was conscious, his injuries were far from superficial.

'Debra is smart. She must have sensed something amiss and made her exit.'

"I'm tired, Joe. Go handle the discharge paperwork."