Eileen frantically reached for the towel at the bedside to silence Tyson's mouth.

This was uncharted territory for her.

She had persevered thus far, but now she was at her limit.

When she heard the knock on the door, she shook like a leaf, unsure of what to do. But then, a familiar voice came from outside "Eileen, it's me."

Eileen's whole body jolted, and almost instinctively, she opened the door to find Rafael standing there.

She was both surprised and excited, rushing into his embrace.

In that moment, all her anxiety and fear vanished completely.

"What happened to you?"

Rafael gently stroked Eileen's slender shoulders, soothing her in a...