Chapter 24 Man On Mission

Alessandro groaned, pain and dizziness overwhelming him as he forced his heavy eyes open. The incessant buzzing and beeping of machines greeted him, each sound amplifying his discomfort. He blinked several times, gradually taking in his sterile surroundings. The white walls were stark and uninviting, and the small bed he lay on was surrounded by a maze of machines. Nearby, a few nurses and doctors engaged in hushed conversations with Matteo. This made Alessandro's brow furrow, betraying his annoyance at the constant murmurs.