The millionaire set out to fire her employee for repeated absences… but the moment she opened that door, she uncovered a truth her life of luxury had never prepared her for.

For years I had seen Carlos every day.

Always punctual.

Always silent.

She never imagined that after cleaning her office she would return to a life like that.

The baby started to cry.

One of the little children pulled on Carlos’s shirt.

—Dad… I’m hungry.

Laura closed her eyes for a moment.

When he opened them, something in his gaze was different.

He got up.

Carlos thought he was leaving.

But Laura took out her phone.

—Patricia—he said when the call connected—. I need you to cancel all my meetings today.

Carlos looked at her, confused.

Laura continued.

—I also want you to contact the best private hospital in the city.

—Yes… today.

He paused.

—We are going to transfer a patient.

He hung up.

Carlos looked at her as if he didn’t understand.

—Ma’am… I can’t pay…

Laura raised her hand.

—You’re not going to pay anything.

Silence filled the room.

—But… why would I do that?

Laura watched the children.

Then to Elena.