Chapter 11 - Nico Valenti Walked Into a Children’s Hospital
The treatment deadline was four hours away.
Elena still lacked twelve thousand dollars.
She refused Nico’s offer again.
So Nico did something different.
He sold something.
A vintage car inherited from his father.
Elena learned only when the hospital called.
“The deposit has been completed.”
She stared at Nico.
“You.”
“No.”
“Nico.”
He sighed.
“I purchased something.”
“What?”
“Your debt.”
“That’s worse!”
“For one dollar.”
She stared.
“What?”
He handed her a document.
A legitimate agreement.
No interest.
No collateral.
No conditions.
Repayment: one dollar.
Elena looked at him.
“Why?”
Nico’s answer was simple.
“Because Noah deserves the chance.”
She cried.
Nico looked uncomfortable.
“Please stop.”
“You’re terrible at emotions.”
“I’m aware.”
She hugged him.
He froze.
Then slowly wrapped one arm around her.
Across the room, Noah opened one eye.
May you like
Smiled.
And quietly pretended to be asleep.
