"Mr. Alvarez, an emergency surgery has just arrived. The patient was in a car accident and all her organs were shattered. We need you to come immediately."
Maximo was about to get up when he suddenly stopped.
He asked, "What's the weather forecast for today?"
The nurse glanced at her phone. "Rain all day, predicted to last two days and two nights."
He nodded and went back inside.
"Contact Dr. Marlon. Tell him I have patients and can't leave. Cancel all my outpatient appointments for the next two days."
The nurse opened her mouth, then whispered, "But this surgery is so difficult; you're the only one who can successfully perform it."
Maximo suddenly said coldly, "Can't this hospital function without me? Get out! For the next two days, don't come to me for anything or anyone except Matilda's condition."
The nurse wanted to say something more, but ultimately left helplessly.
I huddled in a corner, blinking.
A warm liquid trickled down my cheek. It felt like blood, or maybe tears.
While I was squeezed into the car, I thought, ‘Maximo, this marriage, as you wished, never has to happen again.’
For the next two days, Maximo stayed by Matilda's side almost 24/7.