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Iris was crying bitterly when Maximo Santino walks into the room very softly. There, he saw Iris sitting on the bed. She Felt very miserable and frustrated. The fact that he was shot because of her makes her heart sank in great sorrow. She wouldn't have forgiven herself if Maximo had died for her.

For a long time Maximo only stood still in the doorway without making a move. He hated the fact that the lady who's now growing on him is sad and downcast. He walk Slowly towards her but Iris who had known of his presence stood up and walk further away from him. She stood still beside the window weeping silently. Never had she thought her existence alone would be hell for a man she now love.

" Iris " He called softly, making his way slowly towards her. He doesn't want to startle her or makes her more uncomfortable with his presence. She seem to have lost more in her life than anything comparable. " Iris I'm fine, you can see I'm healthy. It wasn't your fault that konstantin attacked me "