Noreen approached, her expression one of sorrow for her employer’s heartbreak, recalling the days when Leonel and Alexis seemed inseparable.

She touched his arm, her voice soft.

“Mr. Douglas, it’s time to return to the hospital.

In the quiet of the hospital room, Leonel had become Anika’s focus, her presence constant and unwelcome.

Noreen entered, documents in hand, and hesitated before speaking.

“Miss Cohen is outside, insistent on seeing you.

Mr. Douglas, she shouldn’t linger like this.

Propped up in bed, Leonel appeared deep in thought.

At Noreen’s words, he offered a subdued nod.

“Let her in.

hand, Noreen filled a glass

warm water and placed

“I’ll fetch her.

it’s time

out, she summoned

anticipation, eased

Her voice trembled slightly.

“Leonel, we—”

her

Anika moved closer,

she inclined toward him,

reeling, before pulling her hair

was sharp, the corner tearing a small gash

Anika touched the wound, her gaze never leaving

the gentleness she knew from him seemed a distant

her chin, his tone icy, a warning

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