After a brief moment of blankness, memories flooded back to Eric like a tsunami. He remembered being blocked by someone outside the company and being stabbed, but his recollection ended there.

The ward was silent and empty, with no one else present. Eric's gaze shifted to the dripping bag, almost hearing the sound of the glucose solution dripping.

Feeling a sense of relief that he was still alive, Eric let out a sigh. He had thought he was done for when he was losing consciousness. The faces o