Cory, incarcerated as a serious offender, was confined alone under constant surveillance.
Nathan rode the private elevator to Corys cell, where Cory, looking defeated, sat in a corner.
His clothes, dirty from that nights rain, were muddied and bloodstained.
His left leg, wounded by Nathan, was bandaged.
As Nathan approached, Cory looked up, his eyes devoid of their usual defiance.
There you are, Cory rasped, his voice hoarse and his lips parched and cracked.
Nathan entered, placed the bottles and a tray of dishes on the table, and sat down opposite Cory.
Corys expression was one of confusion and surprise.
Nathan poured brandy into two glasses and offered one to Cory. You requested alcohol, didnt you? he said.
Arent you scared I might kill you? Ive taken many lives.
One more wouldnt matter, Cory challenged as he hobbled to the table, grabbed a glass, and gulped down the strong liquor.
Then he laughed harshly.
Good spirit! Nathan, too, drank from his glass, meeting Corys gaze steadily.
You wont kill me.
Even when you thought I was responsible for Nanettes death, you held back.
Despite everything, you recall the times we stood together.
You detest me, yet you fear that I will die.
I alone comprehend your turmoil, Cory.
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Library Upon hearing Nathans words, Cory merely sneered and continued to drink silently.
Knowing his time was limited, Cory engaged more openly with Nathan, drinking excessively as they reminisced about earlier times.
As the alcohol took effect, Cory leaned forward, his gaze clouded with confusion.
You know, Nathan, I envy you.
You have it all-a wonderful wife, twins, status, yet I- His voice trailed off as he abruptly straightened, a bitter smile twisting his features, and he glared at Nathan.
Dont assume youre forgiven, Nathan.
You owe me a life.
Even beyond this life, Ill see that you pay for it. Im doing this for Nanette⦠Nathan listened to Corys bitter words, rendered speechless by the depth of his former friends resentment but chose not to interrupt.
At this moment, Sonny returned to the monitor room.
Upon seeing Nathan and Cory alone in the cell, his heart raced.
He sensed something was wrong and hurried over.
Cory was an erratic but capable individual.
If Nathan was harmed, Sonny would be held responsible.
Inside the cell, noticing Cory was drunk, Nathan decided not to waste any more time.
He grabbed his coat and turned to leave.
From a distance, Nathan observed Sonny approaching with palpable anxiety on his face.
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