Adrian's heart skipped a beat at the sound of her voice. He hadn't expected her to be awake. He had been there the previous day, watching her sleep for about an hour. The medication had been helping her sleep well.

For a moment, neither of them spoke.

Adrian found himself lost in Lopez's gaze.

"Why are you here?" Lopez asked.

"Sorry?" Adrian replied, still struggling to regain his composure.

"For you to have graced me with your presence, you must have another order to give," Lopez said sarcastically.

Trying to escape the moment, the only thing that came to Adrian's mind was the list his father had given him.

"Yes......