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"I spoke to Dr. Ramirez," he heard the doctor said. "Your father will be fine, so stop worrying now and get some rest."

"Hindi ko maiwasang mag-alala, Ryland. Ito ang unang beses na inatake siya ayon kay Mama."

He furrowed after hearing the way she addressed the doctor. Hindi ba masyadong informal na tawagin ni Camiya sa unang pangalan ang doctor na kausap? Oo at anak si Camiya ng may-ari ng ospital, subalit alam niyang alam ni Camiya kung saan lulugar sa mga oras na iyon.

Are they friends...?

"Dr. Ramirez is one of the best doctors here, and he is also your father's trusted friend. Hindi niya pababayaan si Dr. Santi," sabi pa ng doctor.

His forehead furrowed even more when the doctor lifted his hand and softly patted Camiya's shoulder.

"We will look after him. Yayain mo na si Mrs.Santi na umuwi para makapagpahinga kayong dalawa. The nurses will just call should anything happens."

Tumingala si Camiya sa doctor at nagpakawala ng masuyong ngiti. "Thank you, Ryland."

Tumango ang lalaki at ginantihan ng ngiti si Camiya. "Call me if you need anything."

Doon siya napa-atras at nagtago sa likod ng pader na karugtong ng hallway. Malakas na kumabog ang dibdib niya sa pinaghalong emosyon.

That man wasn't just a mere doctor—he was obviously close to Camiya. Too close that it made him worry.

He felt threatened.

Humugot siya ng malalim na paghinga bago muling sumilip doon sa aisle. Doon na niya nakita si Camiya na yumakap sa doctor, which only added to the pain that he was feeling inside.

"Thank you for your kindness and for all your support, Ryland. I'm glad I met you during the darkest time of my life."

Para siyang binagsakan ng mabigat na bagay nang marinig ang sinabi ng asawa. He felt so bad that he decided to just retreat and leave the premises.

Camiya met someone who helped her and stayed with her during her darkest days—she was probably starting to like the man.

At siya? Siya ang dahilan ng pagdurusa ng asawa niya; kaya saan pa siya kumukuha ng lakas ng loob na lapitan ito at sabihin ang mga nais sabihin matapos ang lahat ng ginawa niya't sinabi  rito?

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