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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u2014You\u2019ll lose the Santa Fe contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014I don\u2019t care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But before they could do anything, Leonardo\u2019s mother and sister arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014How convenient \u2014his mother said coldly. \u2014Now she suddenly becomes seriously ill just when my son was ready to leave her?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leonardo turned toward her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014Enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mariana tried to stand, but suddenly her strength gave out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minutes later, the hospital called.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The surgery could no longer be postponed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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PART 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Leonardo rushed Mariana to the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the doctors prepared her for surgery, he called his business partner and explained what was happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The news quickly spread throughout the construction company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One by one, the employees began offering their help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One worker even handed Leonardo part of the money he had been saving for his son\u2019s education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014You helped us when we needed it most \u2014he said. \u2014Now it\u2019s our turn to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hospital also found a way to make the payment easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, Mariana was taken into surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before the doors closed, she looked at Leonardo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014Do you still want to divorce me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leonardo took the envelope from his pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014I didn\u2019t come here to end our marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, right in front of her, he tore the divorce papers into pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014I came here to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The operation lasted more than eight hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For several terrifying minutes, Leonardo had no idea whether he would ever hear his wife\u2019s voice again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, the surgeon walked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014The surgery was extremely difficult, but we managed to stabilize her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leonardo entered the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mariana was connected to several machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He gently took her hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014I don\u2019t know what tomorrow will bring. But you will never have to face something like this alone again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hours later, Mariana opened her eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first thing she asked was:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014Did you sign them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leonardo smiled through his tears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She looked at him in surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014But not the divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He showed her a piece of paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was a promise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe will never hide our pain from each other again just to protect one another. We will talk, even when the truth hurts.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mariana smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her recovery was far from easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There were treatments, fear, setbacks, and difficult days. But this time, she never had to face any of it alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leonardo changed too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He learned to listen before jumping to conclusions, and he stopped allowing his family\u2019s opinions to come between him and his wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eventually, his mother apologized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their reconciliation wasn\u2019t perfect, but it was a beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A year later, doctors confirmed that there were no visible signs of the disease. Mariana still needed regular checkups, but for the first time, the two of them could talk about the future without fear controlling every conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leonardo and Mariana also created a small foundation to help families struggling with unexpected medical expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the foundation\u2019s opening ceremony, Leonardo placed the torn pieces of the divorce papers inside a frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beneath them, he wrote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n