Chapter 58: New Acquisitions
Chapter 58: New Acquisitions
Ennio stirred as someone nudged him awake. He was about to complain when a jolt of realization snapped him out of his grogginess.
Rubbing his face, he looked up in the darkness at Morris, who whispered, “There’s a truck coming.”
The night was quiet, amplifying every sound. A conversation like this, unnoticed during the day, could easily be overheard now.
Peeking out from the alley, Ennio spotted a truck moving slowly toward the corner.
Earlier in the day, he had visited a community hospital where a doctor confirmed that his radius was fractured but not severely. With a splint in place, it would take at least four weeks before he could remove it and three months for a full recovery. The doctor emphasized the importance of avoiding heavy lifting.
This situation deepened Ennio’s hatred for Kent. Not only had he lost money, but his injury meant he would also lose his job—a fate terrifying for poor people, who often couldn’t afford the twin burdens of medical bills and unemployment.
The truck stopped just outside the alley, unable to fit into the narrow space where the casino was located. Morris tugged Ennio further back. “I’ll climb into the truck,” he whispered.
Ennio frowned. “I should be the one to do it.”