Chapter 12: SurgeryThe human body has nearly a gallon and a half of blood. It is terrifying how fast it can leave through one tiny hole.
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Blood trickled between her fingers. Scarlet shifted the palm of her hand and pressed harder. “He's your friend Cash. What the hell do you mean 'no'?”
Cash's voice cracked with fatigue. “Exactly what I said. No.”
“He's dying!” she screamed.
The voice on the other end sighed. “I understand, but I will not put my family in the middle of his bullshit. That's why I left that kind of work. I have to keep them safe. Please, do not call me ag…”
“They're already not safe!” Blood continued to seep from between her hand and Neil's chest. “I broke cover.”
She wasn't sure why she was fighting so hard for Neil's life. She barely knew the man.
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