Now, not only was Nick awake, but he could also feel his body in surprisingly


    good shape, hardly what you''d expect from someone who''d just been at death''s door. He had no clue how Mirabe had managed to pull him back from the edge, but it must''ve cost her a lot. As these thoughts ran through his mind, Nick''s hands tightened into fists. With a newfound burst of energy, he tossed the covers aside, determined to get out of bed.


    "Where is she? I need to see her."


    As quickly moved to support him. "Mr. Nick, take it easy. Miss Mira''s fine. She might wake up any minute now. She''s been through a lot to save you, so maybe you should..."


    Nick cut him off, gripping As''s arm and looking him square in the eye. "She''s my sister."


    Who else would be worried if not him? His eyes were bloodshot with concern. Just then, the door swung open, and a cool, unfeeling voice drifted in. "Oh, so now you remember I''m your sister?"


    Nick froze at the sound, quickly turning his gaze to the doorway.


    Mirabe stood there, wrapped in a loose ck coat that hid her slim figure. She walked in without a rush, stopping right in front of Nick, her face calm and expressionless.


    Sensing the tension, As softly called out, "Miss Mira," and instinctively backed away, giving the siblings space.


    Nick almost stumbled back onto the bed, "..."


    Mirabe looked at him, then surprisingly let out a small smile and pulled a chair over to sit. "Mr. Hough, you''re quite the big deal now, aren''t you?"


    Nick thought to himself, maybe it wasn''t toote to just crawl back into bed and pretend he was still asleep.


    After a long moment of silence, he finally slid back onto the bed, pulling the covers back over himself. "Sis, you''re here."


    Mirabe just looked at him, her expression unreadable.


    As had to bite back augh. If anyone else saw Mr. Nick like this, they''d probably be rubbing their eyes in disbelief. His tough-guy image was taking quite a hit.  swnovel


    Mirabe rubbed her temples, then reached over to check his pulse. "Are you feeling alright anywhere?"


    Nick shook his head. "No... but what about you? As said you''ve been out for days."


    As blinked in surprise. "??"


    Nick, not one to y fair, had clearly put As on the spot!


    After checking his pulse, Mirabe finally seemed to rx. She looked at him


    Nick had more questions bubbling up, but when he met his sister''s eyes, his curiosity faded away. Remembering something, he straightened up a bit. "That guy who helped me get out of the medical coffege, he wasn''t found out, was he?"  swnovel


    Mirabe gave a confident nod. "Don''t worry, he''s safe."


    "That''s a relief," Nick sighed.


    "Yeah," Mirabe said softly. "For now, you don''t need to go back to the research


    institute. No one suspects a thing. Just focus on getting better."


    Nick nodded, looking at Mirabe with appreciation. That night they broke into the research institute, her calm and precise directions over themunicator had shown him just how sharp she was. Even if i had been him calling the shots, he doubted he could''ve stayed soposed in the heat of the moment.  swnovel