**THE PROPOSAL THAT COULD HAVE COST HER EVERYTHING SHE HAD**
The following morning, Rodrigo was surrounded by lawyers who were already planning the future guardianship, the inheritance, and the funeral arrangements.
Claudia approached, trembling but resolute.
“Sir… I know someone. He saved my brother. No hospital had been able to. He doesn’t promise miracles, but…”
Rodrigo jumped up, furious.
« OUT! Don’t compare my daughter’s life to that of a country healer! »
Claudia ran away in tears, but she did not give up.
Three days later, Camila lost consciousness again.
Her skin was pale.
She was breathing with difficulty.
Her heart rate was slowing down.
Rodrigo yelled at the doctors when they failed to stabilize her.
« There must be a solution! »
And then he remembered Claudia’s look: terrified, but sincere.
For once, he swallowed his pride.
« Claudia… is that doctor still alive? »
Her voice was now just a whisper.
She nodded.
« But he won’t trust you. He hates rich men. They ruined his career. »
Rodrigo clenched his fists.
« Please… help me save my daughter. »
That word — *please* — had never come out of his mouth before.
**THE JOURNEY NO ONE SHOULD EVER HEAR ABOUT*
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