LOGINDr. Carrasco’s office was decorated in warm, inviting tones, but Delia didn’t care. Her attention was focused on the firm grip of Mateo’s hand, which seemed to be the only thing keeping her on her feet as they waited in the waiting room.“I’ll be here as long as you need me,” Mateo whispered with a calm smile.She nodded without looking at him, her jaw clenched with tension. When Dr. Carrasco called them in, Mateo gave her hand a gentle squeeze before letting go.“Good luck,” he murmured.Delia entered the office with hesitant steps. She felt as though the air was suffocating her, but the doctor’s warm smile put her at ease.“Have a seat, Delia,” said the doctor, gesturing to a chair across from him. “There’s no pressure here; we’ll only talk if you want to.”She sank into the chair, crossing her arms over her chest as if that would put up an invisible shield.“I don’t know where to start,” she said softly, avoiding his gaze.“Start wherever you feel most comfortable,” Carrasco replie
Keiden stood motionless, studying Natalia’s expressions as he searched for an answer that might ease the tension without giving too much away.“Is it because of what happened with Simon?” Natalia finally asked, her tone uncertain but determined.The question made Keiden let out a sigh of internal relief. He had been on the verge of mentioning Delia’s attack, something Natalia was still unaware of and which he preferred to keep secret for now.“Yes, that’s why,” he nodded, adopting a serious expression. “What happened just goes to show that we aren’t completely safe. I need to make sure you and Nathan are protected.”Natalia looked at him suspiciously.“Keiden, I think you’re overreacting a bit,” she sighed. “I don’t think there’s any reason to go into emergency mode over this.”—Natalia —Keiden interrupted firmly, stepping closer to take her hands in his—, I’m not overreacting. Isabella isn’t someone who gives up easily. If she’s tried something once, she’ll do it again, and I won’t l
The atmosphere in the room grew tense, almost unbearable. Simon looked at the young woman in front of him as if he hadn’t heard right, his eyes filled with disbelief, while she returned a shy but determined smile.“My what?” he snapped, breaking the silence with his firm, confused voice.Nelly raised her hands in a conciliatory gesture, trying to calm the situation before it spiraled out of control.“It’s a family arrangement, Simon. Hailey is lovely, and I thought you might give her a chance”—her tone was gentle, but there was a hint of insistence in her words—“Besides, you could use some company.”Simon closed his eyes for a moment, trying to process what he’d just heard. When he opened them, he let out a sigh full of frustration.“Mom, you can’t be serious…”Nelly took a step toward him, her hands clasped in a pleading gesture.—Son, I know it didn’t go as you expected last time, but this time might be different. Hailey is a good girl, and…—Absolutely not,” Simon interrupted her,
Keiden was in his office, feeling a bit frustrated, pacing back and forth as he racked his brain for ways to keep everyone safe.Suddenly, the firm voice of one of his men echoed through the office.“Mr. Donovan, here is the report you requested”—a tall, olive-skinned man handed him a folder—“It’s about Isabella Benavides’ latest movements.”Keiden looked up from the strategic maps he had been studying. His serious expression softened into a slight smile, a gesture he didn’t often show.He took the report calmly, but his eyes reflected a glint of satisfaction.“Finally,” he thought, as he quickly flipped through the pages, his eyes devouring every word.After what had happened with Delia, his mind had been in constant turmoil. He couldn’t stop replaying the attack and the vulnerability to which he had left his team.Isabella Benavides was a dangerous, powerful woman with unlimited resources thanks to the tycoon who financed her whims. But he, too, had his network of contacts and was w
The air in the hospital room felt thick, heavy with emotions that could not be contained.Mateo, despite the sharp pain in his chest, took Delia’s hand firmly. He ignored her faint protests and leaned toward her, looking her straight in the eyes with an intensity that completely disarmed her.“Listen to me carefully, Delia.” His voice was soft, but every word was charged with strength. “You’re not a burden at all. If I chose to save you, it’s because I care about you… a lot.”Delia parted her lips to reply, but the words wouldn’t come out. The seriousness on Mateo’s face left her perplexed. She had never seen him so determined before.“What they did to you doesn’t define who you are,” Mateo continued, leaving her no room to doubt. “You’re still the strong, brave woman I’ve always admired.”She shook her head slowly, and her eyes began to fill with tears.“Mateo…” Her voice was barely a whisper. “You don’t have to stay with me. You deserve someone better, someone… who can make you happ
A heavy silence fell over the room. Simon was standing there behind them, his face pale and haggard, breathing heavily. He looked alarming, almost ghostly.Astrid and Daniel stared at him, frozen, but Natalia was the first to react.“Simon?” she exclaimed, a mix of surprise and annoyance in her voice. “What are you doing here? You’re supposed to be in the hospital.”Simon frowned and raised a hand as if to interrupt her. His tone was sharp, impatient.“That’s beside the point.” He paused to catch his breath. “I want to know… Is what you said true? Do you really see Keiden as your future? Have you really forgotten me?Natalia stared at him, her expression slowly hardening. She lifted her chin, making it clear she wasn’t going to give in to Simon’s drama.“That’s right. I told you that years ago, Simon,” her eyes rolled back as memories flooded her mind. You asked me for a divorce and decided to walk away. You said, ‘I hope you don’t regret this because there won’t be a second chance.’







