a?" Edward inquired, his

be candid with

uire such a substa

caught Edwa

n inquiry, especially after

guard to have $10,000, and it h

t on how others perceived h

my tenure as a security officer," Edwa

as merely concerned that perhaps you had become involved with a high-paying b

their shared apartment seven year

hailing from humble backgrounds. The only

in and worried about him as

mile. "I have no affiliations with any gangs. This money is the fruit

f with any gang-related matters," Ange

's gather our provisions. I need some g

should cover it, ri

ve a nod

Edward orchestrating the store's p

a selection of couches, ultima

ng spree, they procu

la's mother's groceries and supplied her a

o your apartment?" the proprietor inquir

t it?" Edward retorted with a smug grin. "They'l

rew the ire of the store's staff

iver it to your residence, free o

ldn't want a bumpy ride to damage these delicate goods," Edw

e the transfer," the proprietor declared, turning his gaze to the

assist this young man in transpor

ir discontent but managed to stifle their ire, opting

all I meet you there once I'

ng you," Angela replied with a smile, exiting th

workers on the handling of his goods, ensu

e ther

n at this

you provided the

oiled under the relentless mor

aborious progress, they final

iately," Edward commanded, the workers vanis

and provisions into his abode before

*

heart of Brickwoods, a towering edifice adorned with

lly bustling with an infl

ity in Brickwoods, new patients arrived d

gil beside her mother, nestled within

n, yet she remained unresp

t three years, Angela clung to her

in the presence of others, but within the de

estation of her frustration at her in

hin Brickwoods, but the meager earnings fell f

n observer lingered at

rces for good, even if it leads to my exposure," Edward resol

he top floor of the hospital, access

ssed the button, and the elevator's doo

yed him to the top

i

slid open. Edward stepped out an

ie obscured his head and part of his

k* K

nated from within the office. Edward stra

with long blonde hair cascading to her waist, a face with features akin to

Caitlyn Alvarez," Edward replied, his gaz

r and perused its pages for a few moment

e simply gone to the receptionist instead of comi

the debt for Mrs. Caitlyn Alvarez," Edward asserted confid

, with his tattered hoodie and worn shoes, afford s

ng man," the doctor replied, slightly annoyed, observing the enigmatic figure

*

ng with her mother about recent events and he

open, and a team of nurses and doctors rushed

asked, her expression a m

to begin the operation immediately," a doctor

" Angela inquired,

ill receive treatment immediately," the docto