But this time, his whispered words carried a weight they hadn’t before. He murmured something unexpected, something that would have shocked anyone who heard. He didn’t know that just outside the room, a shadow lurked, silently observing, ears straining to catch every word. The night-shift nurse, who had grown used to his daily visits and loving whispers, was startled by the change in his demeanor, her curiosity piqued.

She leaned against the door, holding her breath, trying to make sense of the scene unfolding before her. His words, though soft, carried a sinister undertone. Was it a confession, a revelation, a secret long buried?

Whatever it was, it seemed to jolt him with an energy that stood in stark contrast to his earlier despair. His eyes, red and puffy from crying, now glinted with an intensity that was both heartbreaking and terrifying.