Never.
Therefore, when declaring the false time of death in front of the family, the doctor observed their reactions.
And he saw exactly what he needed to see.
Relief.
Triumph.
Greed without makeup.
Then he leaned closer and whispered:
—They are twins.
Rodrigo paled.
—What did he say?
“You heard correctly,” Salazar replied. “Two babies. Two heirs.”
Bernarda stepped forward.
—That can’t be.
“It may be, and it is,” the doctor said, frozen. “And I advise you to control your expression, ma’am. There are cameras in this room.”
The phrase landed like a gunshot.
Sofia let go of Rodrigo’s arm.
Rodrigo reacted late.
—Doctor, my wife…
“Your wife is still in intensive care,” Salazar interrupted. “But before I worry about your pain, I’m interested in knowing why your wife’s file was altered.”
No one answered.
The silence was filled with panic.
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