| BACK IN THE HOSPITAL |

Bennett was scrolling through his phone while walking through the hallway when he felt a soft hand grab his wrist from behind.

He turned to see Ciara.

“ Ci.” He murmured.

“ We need to talk.” Her voice was sharp and cold, just like her glaring eyes. Without waiting for his response, she dragged him to a private place.

She took the stairs area, which people hardly use, because surely, they prefer using the elevator.

“ You need to stop.” She fumed, letting go of his wrist the moment they were alone.

Ben furrowed his brow, slipped his hands into his pockets while looking...