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She repeated the numbers several times then wiped the blade clean

The monitor on Brandon's end flickered off

"No, no, no! Come back, Brand!" she whispered frantically and touched the screen Her brother was in bad shape - but alive

"Natural!" Charles called froaze flew up towards the door She swiped away tears she hadn't felt for off the monitor, she stood hastily before Charles had reached the doorway

"All clear" Her voice was choked

He peered into the room "Are you well?"

"Very" She cleared her throat "Just worried about my brother"

The explanation seemed to satisfy him His attention went to the darkness of the hallway

"I checked everything," she told hiht C'mon"

Ashley steadied herself the best she could and left the office Her hands treht or dance or just stand and scream Brandon needed help, but his mission …

It was crazy for her to feel torn when her brother needed her to act! Why did stabbing Jonny with the knife seem like the worst option she had when Brandon's life depended upon it?