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<\/p>\nAlejandro had been missing for almost twenty-four hours.<\/p>\n
For most people, it wouldn\u2019t have meant anything. But Luc\u00eda knew him well: he never parted with what he considered his own. If he had disappeared, it was because he was up to something behind the scenes.<\/p>\n
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Carmen Ruiz was the first to notice the change. After a discreet adjustment to Luc\u00eda\u2019s treatment, the test results began to improve. Her liver function tests, which had risen dangerously, were now stabilizing. It wasn\u2019t dramatic, but it directly contradicted the previous warning: she had \u201cno more than three days\u201d left.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThat makes no sense,\u201d murmured the on-call doctor, observing the screen. \u201cIf the damage were irreversible, we wouldn\u2019t see such a reaction.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Carmen and Luc\u00eda exchanged a glance. The plan was becoming clearer.<\/p>\n
Alejandro returned the next day, impeccably dressed, wearing his usual refined cologne and sporting that carefully studied expression of concern that he displayed so well in public.<\/p>\n
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\u201cHow is she?\u201d he asked at the nurses\u2019 station.<\/p>\n
\u201cStable,\u201d replied Carmen in an even tone.<\/p>\n
A slight clenching of his jaw betrayed him, but he immediately concealed it. Luc\u00eda noticed it when he entered her room.<\/p>\n
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\u201cDarling\u2026\u201d he said softly, approaching her bed. \u201cYou look pale.\u201d<\/p>\n
Luc\u00eda was breathing shallowly, her eyes barely open.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m tired,\u201d she murmured.<\/p>\n
He leaned closer.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI spoke to the lawyer. As a precaution. In case\u2026 things\u2026 get worse.\u201d<\/p>\n
Luc\u00eda opened her eyes wide and observed him.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlways prepared,\u201d she said calmly.<\/p>\n
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For a brief moment, his composure wavered.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m simply protecting what belongs to us.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cWhat belongs to us?\u201d she repeated softly.<\/p>\n
At that moment, Carmen entered with a tray, breaking the tension. Alejandro stepped aside, but his gaze fell upon the IV pump. Carmen noticed it immediately.<\/p>\n
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\u201cPlease do not touch the equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRelax,\u201d he replied curtly.<\/p>\n
Later that afternoon, Alejandro was summoned to the medical director\u2019s office.<\/p>\n
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\u201cMr. Martinez,\u201d the doctor began in a neutral tone, \u201cwe have noticed irregularities in some of the prescriptions.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIrregularities?\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cMedications that are not generally indicated for this diagnosis \u2013 authorized by your signature.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alejandro frowned. \u201cI relied on the staff\u2019s expertise.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cInterestingly, since stopping these medications, the patient\u2019s condition has improved.\u201d<\/p>\n
A heavy silence settled in.<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you implying something?\u201d he asked coldly.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are examining the facts.\u201d<\/p>\n
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As he left, he seemed to have lost all confidence.<\/p>\n
That same evening, he entered Luc\u00eda\u2019s room without greeting her.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat did you tell them?\u201d he asked in a low voice.<\/p>\n
Luc\u00eda held his gaze with unexpected stability.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe truth.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cNo one will believe you. You were under sedation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNot completely.\u201d<\/p>\n
He stepped back.<\/p>\n
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\u201cYou have no idea who you\u2019re dealing with.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I know,\u201d she replied softly.<\/p>\n
The door opened. Carmen and the doctor entered.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Martinez, your visitation rights are suspended pending the investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s absurd.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s a precautionary measure.\u201d<\/p>\n
He cast one last look at Luc\u00eda, a mixture of anger and disbelief.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou haven\u2019t won.\u201d<\/p>\n
She held his gaze.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThere was never any competition.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the following days, his analyses continued to improve. Internal findings revealed inappropriate influences and requests that violated protocol. Alejandro\u2019s name appeared repeatedly in decisions that were outside his purview.<\/p>\n
The case was referred to the authorities.<\/p>\n
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Luc\u00eda, still weak but feeling stronger every day, managed to sit up without help. Carmen stood beside her.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve made progress,\u201d Carmen said softly.<\/p>\n
Luc\u00eda shook her head.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is just the beginning.\u201d<\/p>\n
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It wasn\u2019t just about his health. It was about regaining his voice, his independence, his finances, his dignity. Alejandro had taken advantage of his silence and vulnerability. He believed that appearances were enough to protect him.<\/p>\n
He had underestimated her.<\/p>\n
One fine morning, as the sun flooded the room, Luc\u00eda received official confirmation: Alejandro was under investigation for suspected medical interference for financial gain.<\/p>\n
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Carmen placed the document on the bedside table.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is worried,\u201d she said softly.<\/p>\n
Luc\u00eda watched the city come to life in the distance.<\/p>\n
\u201cMe too,\u201d she replied. \u201cThe difference is that\u2026 I learned.\u201d<\/p>\n
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She took a deep breath.<\/p>\n
The air was different now.<\/p>\n
Silence reigned in the room.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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