He leaned closer.
“I’ve spoken to the lawyer. Just as a precaution. In case things… worsen.”
Lucía opened her eyes more fully and studied him.
“Always thinking ahead,” she said calmly.
For a brief second, his composure slipped.
“I’m just protecting what’s ours.”
“Ours?” she repeated quietly.
At that moment, Carmen entered with a tray, interrupting the tension. Alejandro stepped aside, but his glance drifted toward the IV pump. Carmen noticed immediately.
“Please don’t touch the equipment.”
“Relax,” he replied stiffly.
Later that afternoon, Alejandro was summoned to the medical director’s office.
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