The millionaire set out to fire her employee for repeated absences… but the moment she opened that door, she uncovered a truth her life of luxury had never prepared her for.

Carlos nodded.

—I work nights cleaning offices.

—During the day I take care of the children.

—And I take Elena to the hospital when we can.

Laura lowered her gaze.

His Swiss watch gleamed in the light from the window.

That watch was worth more than that entire house.

For the first time in years, she felt ashamed.

“Why didn’t you ever say anything?” he asked.

Carlos smiled weakly.

—Because I didn’t want to lose my job.

Laura felt something inside her break.

For years I had seen Carlos every day.

Always punctual.

Always silent.

She never imagined that after cleaning her office she would return to a life like that.

The baby started to cry.

One of the little children pulled on Carlos’s shirt.

—Dad… I’m hungry.

Laura closed her eyes for a moment.

When he opened them, something in his gaze was different.

He got up.