Perhaps in another time, in another life, Valeria could have been able to say the words she wanted to say, but for now, only the truth came out.

“Go, Alan. It's better if you go.”

The doctor lowered his head, clearly understanding what those words meant. He had believed he could win Valeria’s heart after his return, but no matter how much she denied it, there was no way to make room in a heart that was already occupied.

“I'm going to refer you to a colleague to keep an eye on you, okay?”

Valeria nodded, and they said goodbye with a hug. She was going to feel his absence, but she preferred that to resenting his presence. She wasn't in love with Alan, and she couldn't deny it.”

That day both Yuri and Jack escorted her to work, and when she arrived, Bruno, Oli, Layla, and Emma were already waiting for her in the boardroom.

“What happened?” she asked, seeing the smiles on everyone's faces.

“This has just arrived!” Bruno ventured, showing her a formal letter of proposal.

Valeria put