His words hit me like a blow. I had been so close to losing everything just for the pearl owned by my man’s fiancée.
The doctor, sensing my distress, tried to reassure me. "But everything is under control now. You just need to rest for a few days. And please, don’t go home too soon. It is better for you to stay here where we can take care of you."
I nodded weakly, managing a small smile. "Thank you. Of course, I will enjoy my time here as long as possible."
The doctor left, and Julius approached, his worry easing slightly.
“Thank you, Julius," I said quietly, my voice still weak. "Thank you for listening to me and for bringing me here."
"It’s my pleasure, Madam," he replied with a bow. "It is my duty to serve you."
I smiled, though it did not reach my eyes. "You can go home now, Julius."
But Julius shook his head. "No, Madam. I will stay and take care of you. Mr. and Mrs. Fuentez’s last request was for me to look after you, and I intend to keep that promise."
His loyalty touched me, but I knew how difficult his position was.
Sylus, as the head of the Fuentez family, held power over him. I had seen Julius scolded many times by Sylus and his brother Xavier, just for being kind to me.