Vivian Kingston stepped into the hospital room with her eyes scanning the space until they landed on Carlos's fragile body on the bed. The sight of Carlos lying motionless on that hospital bed made her heart skip a beat. She had never seen him so still and vulnerable before.

Mrs Melanie Aston sat by Carlos's bedside, and her eyes stayed fixed on Vivian with a mixture of disapproval and wariness. Vivian knew she wasn't welcome, but she had to see Carlos. And be near him for her plans to succeed.

"Vivian, I didn't expect you to come". Mrs Aston said, her voice measured.

"I had to see Carlos, Mrs Aston....