Chapter 39

SARAH

The door burst open, and Marco stormed into the room, his sudden outburst startling both Gloria and me. For a moment, he looked almost childlike in his urgency, his eyes darting around the room until they landed on me. He opened his mouth to speak but then seemed to catch himself, taking a deep breath and composing his expression.

“Sarah,” he said, his voice more controlled now, though the concern still flickered in his eyes. He walked up to the bed, his movements deliberate. Gloria stood up, ready to leave, but Marco raised a hand. “Stay, please.”

Gloria nodded and remained where she was, watching us both with a mixture of curiosity and professionalism.

“How are you feeling?” Marco asked, his gaze locking onto mine.

I managed a small smile. “Better. Thanks to Gloria here.” I gestured to the nurse.

Marco nodded, his expression still serious. “Good. That’s good.” His response was vague, almost distant, as if his mind was racing with a thousand thoughts.

Gloria glanced between us