«Medications not normally used for this diagnosis —and declared on your signature.»
Alejandro furrowed his eyebrows. «I relied on the experience of the medical staff.»
«Interestingly, since stopping these medications, the patient’s condition has improved.»
The silence that followed was intense.
He asked coldly: «Are you hinting at something?»
The doctor replied: «We are reviewing the facts.»
When he left, his confidence seemed to be shaken.
That evening, he entered Lucia’s room without greeting her.
He asked in a low, sharp voice: «What did you tell them?»
Lucia raised her eyes to him with unexpected stability.
She said: «The truth.»
He replied sharply: «No one will believe you. You were under the influence of sedatives.»
She replied: «Not completely.»
Step back.
He said threateningly: «You have no idea who you are dealing with.»
She answered him calmly: «Rather, I have.»
The door opened. Carmen and the doctor came in.
The doctor officially said: «Mr. Martinez, the validity of your visit has been suspended until the review is completed.»
«This is ridiculous, he said agitatedly.»
«Precautionary measure.»
He gave Lucia one last look — a mixture of anger and disbelief.
He said: «You didn’t win.»
She kept her gaze steady.
She said: «It was never a contest.»
In the days that followed, her results continued to improve. Internal investigations revealed inappropriate interventions
And requests outside the protocol. Alejandro’s name appeared repeatedly in decisions he was not authorized to make.
The matter was referred to the competent authorities.
Lucia was still weak, but getting stronger day by day, and she was able to sit upright without help. Carmen stood by her side.
Carmen said gently: «We have made progress.»
Lucia shook her head.
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