Chapter 151
As I followed Armand down the hallway, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was walking a tightrope, balancing between my professional obligations and my personal reservations. The air was thick with unspoken expectations, and I knew that every step I took, every word I uttered, would be carefully scrutinized.
We reached the door to the Minister's room, and Armand paused, turning to me with a serious expression. "Dr. Alayna," he said, his voice low. "I know this situation is... delicate. My father's health, the rumors swirling around the hospital... it's a lot to handle."
He paused, his gaze meeting mine. "I just want you to know that I appreciate your dedication to his care. Your presence here has been a comfort to me, and I believe, to him as well, even if he can't express it right now."
His words surprised me. There was a vulnerability in his eyes that I hadn't seen before, a genuine concern that transcended the smooth, polished facade he usually presented.
