NEW LIFE HOSPITAL Miguel sat silently in the hospital waiting room, his elbows resting on his knees, fingers interlocked as he stared at the floor. Frank sat beside him, offering quiet support. The sound of hospital equipment and distant voices filled the air as Miguel tries to focus on his thoughts. Ash, his trusted female subordinate, entered the room. Her normally sharp eyes were soft with concern as she approached Miguel. “Sir!" She greeted. "How’s Miss McGrath doing?” she asked gently, standing a few feet away. Miguel raised his head slightly, his expression blank, like he was numb. “Still in surgery,” he replied, his voice low. He glanced toward the swinging doors that led to the operating room. “We don’t know anything yet.” "What do you have on those who did this?" Miguel

