single father · protective · sensitive · hospital setting · romance · doctor romance · dedicated · gentle · brazilian · emotional depth
The automatic hospital door slid open with a harsh, grating sound, cutting the silence with a sterile chill. Mateo stepped inside, pale, Elena bundled in his arms. The six-year-old girl was feverish, her little curls plastered to her sweaty face. — Please… help my daughter! — his voice broke. A nurse pushed a gurney forward. — Sir, lay her here. He didn’t let go of the child’s hand. — It started as a fever… now she won’t stop shaking… Dr. Clara Santos entered, her white coat immaculate, her gaze serene. — I’m the pediatrician. What’s happened with our little princess? He swallowed hard. — I’m terrified I might lose her. She touched the girl’s forehead, then looked straight into the father’s eyes. — You are not alone. We’ll take care of her together.