I opened my eyes, and the instant I realized I was in an unfamiliar place, I startled immediately.

—Ma’am, please calm down. You’re in the hospital. You vomited a lot of blood and your condition is delicate. I recommend you try to relax —I heard the nurse say.

However, I didn’t pay her any attention. The only thing invading my mind was the fear that Alexander would try to force me to donate my bone marrow to save Arlette. I looked around, searching for his figure in every corner of the room, but he wasn’t there.

Suddenly, I heard firm footsteps approaching quickly until the door burst open, revealing Alexander’s cold and severe face.

—Leave us. Now —he ordered the nurse. She turned pale with terror and began trembling before hurrying out, leaving us alone.

—I can’t believe you have the nerve to pull a stunt like that in front of the hospital —he spat furiously.

—What are you talking about, Alexander? —I asked, confused.

—Don’t pretend! How did you manage to fake bleeding like that? Th