When Doctors Gave a Timeline, His Reaction Said More Than Words

“Darling…” he said softly, approaching her bed. “You look pale.”

Lucía was breathing shallowly, her eyes barely open.

“I’m tired,” she murmured.

He leaned closer.

“I spoke to the lawyer. As a precaution. In case… things… get worse.”

Lucía opened her eyes wide and observed him.

“Always prepared,” she said calmly.

For a brief moment, his composure wavered.

“I’m simply protecting what belongs to us.”

“What belongs to us?” she repeated softly.

At that moment, Carmen entered with a tray, breaking the tension. Alejandro stepped aside, but his gaze fell upon the IV pump. Carmen noticed it immediately.

“Please do not touch the equipment.”

“Relax,” he replied curtly.

Later that afternoon, Alejandro was summoned to the medical director’s office.