Hidden Agendas

The eerie silence in the hospital room was suddenly shattered by the shrill ring of a phone.

Declan stood up, letting go of Gideon, and pulled out his phone.

He glanced at the screen, and it was his assistant calling.

Declan held up the phone slightly, addressing Miriam on the bed and Gideon. "I've got something to take care of."

With that, he walked to the door, leaving a final remark.

"I hope wh