Laura also made sure Carlos kept his job.
In fact, she increased his salary.
She told him it was not charity.
It was recognition.
“You’ve been doing the work of three people while carrying an entire family on your shoulders,” she told him.
Carlos simply nodded.
“Thank you, ma’am.”
But Laura noticed something.
Even after Elena’s condition began improving, Carlos never seemed to rest.
He still worked.
He still cared for the children.
He still accompanied Elena to appointments.
He still arrived early.
He still stayed late when someone else couldn’t cover a shift.
Whenever Laura asked him if he was okay, he gave the same answer.
“I’m fine.”
She knew better now.
Three months passed.
One rainy Tuesday morning, Laura was sitting in her office reviewing contracts when Patricia entered quietly.
There was something wrong with her expression.
“Laura…”
Laura looked up.
“What happened?”
