Chapter 19 Valeria quickly went over and helped Lucy sit on the couch , gently patting her back to help her breathe easier . Lucy was a bit chubby and had long - standing health problems - asthma and high blood pressure . After a while , she finally caught her breath , grabbing Valeria's hand and gasping, " I'm … I'm fine … Selena stood nearby , on the verge of tears . Lucy patted the girl's cheek . " It's okay , Selena . I'm fine . I scared you , huh ? " She slowly started to calm down , but she still looked pale as she leaned back against the couch , breathing heavily . Valeria picked up a phone from the table , ready to call an ambulance to get Lucy checked at the hospital . Lucy was stubborn , and with her son not around , it was even worse . Her husband had passed away , and she'd been living alone in this place for over ten years . She always avoided hospitals unless absolutely necessary . The moment Valeria reached for her phone , Lucy waved her off firmly , her face stern . " I'm not going to the hospital . It's the same old problem . I'll be fine after I take my meds . " " No , you need to go to the hospital , " Valeria insisted , thinking that the situation earlier had been extremely serious . She hadn't brought her phone with her and hadn't gotten back in time . There had only been a six- year - old child with Lucy . It was pure luck that nothing worse happened to Lucy . However , even if Valeria had her phone with her , what could she have done ? If she were at work , it would take her an hour by subway from L & M Design Studio to get home . Even if she took a cab and there was traffic , it could take even longer . Normally , Valeria was cool and mild - mannered and never raised her voice . However , she was adamant this time . Lucy was just as stubborn , waving her hand as she insisted , " No , no , I'm not going to the hospital . You're not even my daughter - in - law . Don't poke your nose in my business . " She started shooing Valeria and Selena away . " You two should just head home and rest . I'm fine Valeria grabbed Lucy's arm . " I'll go with you to the hospital . Tomorrow is Sunday . I can stay and help you get a full check - up . " " What a stubborn woman you are . " Lucy sighed . " You are even worse than I. " Just then , footsteps came from the door , and a knock followed . " Lucy looked over to see a tall , slender , and strikingly handsome young man step inside . The door had been open , so he walked straight into the living room . He was wearing a gray - blue shirt with a square silver watch on his wrist . One glance , and she could tell he was a refined Chapter 19 young gentleman from a wealthy family . Valeria was squatting down , rummaging through a drawer for Lucy's medicine . Lucy lived alone , and her meds were scattered everywhere , some even expired . No matter what , Valeria told herself , she had to get Lucy to the hospital tomorrow . 2/2 Suddenly , she caught a faint whiff of a cold , elegant man's cologne . It was so subtle and refined , yet oddly out of place in this cramped space . Valeria thought her nose must be playing tricks on her , but then she felt a gaze land on her back . It wasn't exactly a stare , but more like a quiet , detached sweep with curiosity . Then , she heard Selena call out , " Mr. Doctor . " Valeria's fingers suddenly clenched around a box of medicine . Her whole body went tense as that gaze lingered on her , calm yet probing . Sebastian looked at the woman crouched in front of him . She had her back to him , wearing a gray cotton dress . As she bent down , her long hair fell over one shoulder , exposing her neck to his line of sight . The strands looked like a silky mist , partially hiding her fair face . Even in a dull , gray outfit , she stood out at first glance . Lucy hadn't noticed Valeria's reaction . She looked at the unfamiliar man who had just entered . " Who are you? What are you doing in my home ? " " Your granddaughter called me , " Sebastian replied , stepping over to Valeria and crouching down . next to her . As he bent , he took in the faint , natural scent from her body and saw her visibly stiffen . His shadow enveloped her as he reached into the drawer , pulling out the medicine box . " These medications are either expired , or you are resistant to their effects , " he explained . " You've been taking them for so long that they don't work anymore . " Valeria hadn't expected that Selena would call Sebastian . It was even more unexpected that he would actually show up . Holding Lucy's arm , Selena spoke up . " Granny Lucy , this is Mr. Doctor . He's the really skilled doctor I told you about . When my heart didn't feel good , Mommy took me to see him at the hospital . " Lucy looked at Valeria , then at Sebastian . Judging by their looks alone , they seemed like a perfect match .