Chapter 71The duty doctor's room was still filled with the familiar hospital scent—antiseptic, the sharp smell of freshly laundered sheets, and the faint tang of hastily set-aside medicine. Salvatore stood by the chair, his body perfectly still, but his eyes restless. His hands were clasped a little tighter than usual, as if he were pinching off the tension and doubt that had built up inside him. These few minutes felt like hours to him. He knew that the one he was searching for—the name that had been haunting his mind like a shadow for so long—might be revealed in a small piece of evidence today. And that evidence was a photograph; Not an innocent photograph, but one that could bring people back, settle old scores, and redraw the map of old enmities and friendships.The duty doctor spoke in a soft voice, his tone a measured professional distance—one that held less emotion and more information. He opened a drawer in the table and pulled out a few freshly printed photographs. The ph

Chapter 73The doctor's voice was tired, but clear."We've tried, Mrs. Rosa. The best team in the city has reviewed the reports. But the location of this tumor… is very complex. To perform the surgery, we would need a surgeon who has handled a case like this before."Rosa asked slowly, "What do you mean?"The doctor paused for a moment and said, "I mean... we have our limitations. We can't take the risk."Another doctor stepped forward and said the name."Dr. Marco."Rosa's face hardened at the sound of the name. A mix of anger and helplessness welled up in her eyes. All the doctors in the city had failed, and the name that came up as a last resort was the man she considered the biggest mistake of her life."Is there no one else?" Rosa asked, her voice defiant.The doctors shook their heads."Not for this case."Rosa leaned back against the wall. Pride burned inside her like fire, but the sound of Carlos's breathing smothered it. She knew pride was worthless in this moment.She closed

Chapter 75 Marco sat in his small study, looking out through the windowpane. As the color of the sky changed, the sun was setting in the west. At the end of the day, as a kind of silence filled the room, his mind drifted far away. But this unique situation today could lead to so much—a severe test of his fate, his beliefs, and his ethics. His train of thought was suddenly interrupted by a loud noise, which brought him back to the present."A firm knock.""Come in," Marco said, his voice alert.Minister Conwell entered, wearing a crisp suit and a look of power in his eyes. His commanding presence filled the room. Behind him stood two foreign doctors, their eyes filled with doubt. They stood silently, their unease with Conwell's decision evident, though they said nothing."Marco," Conwell began, his voice taking on a serious tone, "I need your help."Marco rose from his chair. His eyes were curious, but his expression was far from gentle. "What do you want, Minister?"The minister mot

Chapter 77Rosa sat in a corner of the room, watching Isabel intently. The evening was warm, a warmth that could only be felt at a house party. The party was lively, but there was an invisible tension that Rosa could feel. She sat back against the wall, her eyes darting around, trying to catch every movement, every glance. Isabel, dressed in her finest party attire, had been talking with Marco for some time, and Rosa could tell it was going exactly as she had planned."Tell him Carlos is sick again. Tell him he needs to come immediately." Rosa had whispered the plan to Isabel earlier that evening, her voice low and calculating. Isabel had hesitated at first, unsure if the deception would be as easy as Rosa made it sound. But Rosa was confident. "Tell him it's an emergency. You know how Marco is. He'll come running."And so, Isabel did exactly that. With a slightly serious expression, Marco hesitated for a moment, but his professional demeanor kicked in instantly. The word "emergency"

Chapter 79Today was a very special day for Marco and Jessica. After a long wait, their engagement ceremony was finally done today. The preparations for the ceremony were in full swing; all the family members were busy, guests had started to arrive, and the news reporters, cameras in hand, were ready to capture this special moment for the whole world to see. Jessica stood in her elegant white gown, a look of sweetness and joy mixed in her eyes.Marco watched her from a short distance. He knew today would be the most important moment of their lives. They loved each other, and their relationship was about to enter a new chapter. However, there was a feeling that everyone began to sense, as if something strange was about to happen."Today is the most beautiful day of my life," Jessica said, smiling at Marco.Marco stared into her eyes, then he smiled and said, "Mine too, love."In the middle of their conversation, a police car siren sounded outside by the gate. At first, everyone ignore