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It was close to midday when the relief guard found Phylicia doing her daily rounds under the transport pod. She was told that Doctor Harris had requested that Declan be allowed to get to his feet and go outside the pod for a short time.
“Find out where the twelve workmen are and the two guards that failed me. Tell them to make themselves scarce while Declan is outside,” she instructed the guard.
“What are you up to now?” Palmer asked quietly almost in her ear.
“What are you doing?” Phylicia asked gruffly, somewhat startled. “Stalking me?”
“Just looking after my own interests,” Palmer stated quietly, calmly. “Since I can’t get answers from you then I’ll get them anywhere I can.”
Phylicia turned to face Palmer quickly. “Benjamin! You act like you don’t trust me,” she said with a pout
