Chapter 58

Hector was lost in his dark thoughts when a knock on the door interrupted his misery.

The uninvited visitor didn't wait for Hector's permission to enter. She opened the door and entered.

Hector remained in the same position - sitting in the armchair with his head bowed. He identified the person responsible for the footsteps he heard on the floor.

"My dear, Hector," Talisha said when she reached him. She leaned over and hugged him, placing her hands on his shoulders.

"I'm so sorry," she told him.

Hector shook his head. "Me too," he answered. "How is she?"

Talisha sat in the armchair beside Hector, studying his profile as he kept his head lowered. Her heart melted in pain. "I came to see you because I know you're in pain. You asked about Skye, though. You love her that much?"

Hector nodded and said, "I love her more than anything. I would give my life for her."

She tenderly rubbed his arm. "Skye is so lucky. The truth is that she is not better. She requested to take a bath and is now as