"You should know that Julian does love you very much."
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"A-Agent Grant," she called out, her voice unnaturally high-pitched. "I am so sorry to disturb you. Umm..."
Maximillian straightened his back and turned to look at Mia Sanders, who stood at the doorway clawing into her own arms.
"I... I need to... There is something I need to tell you," she stammered.
"Perfect timing," Maximillian quipped. "Can you give me a ride?"
Mia's jaw almost hit the floor.
"I... Uh, yes, of course."
She wanted to ask him if he completed the exit procedure, but of course, he did not. He was running away from the hospital, and she, the accomplice, was giving him a lift!
Together, they walked out of the hospital. In the desolate expanse of the parking lot, Mia's car resembled a war veteran nursing its wounds.