Chapter 342
Chapter 342:
The scar was a vivid purple, slightly swollen, interspersed with numerous dark red contusions that made it ominously severe.
Fernanda winced internally, picturing the intense pain that the blow must have inflicted.
Ector, who was unaccustomed to physical violence, undoubtedly found the experience excruciating.
As the chill of the ointment made contact with his skin, Ector’s body jerked slightly, his muscles clenching in a reflexive shiver.
“Ector, I know this hurts,” Fernanda whispered softly, her voice a mixture of concern and tenderness. “Just try to endure it for a little while p>
Ector clenched his jaw, striving to maintain a composed tone. “It’s not painful,” he insisted, his voice strained but steady. “It’s just the chill from the ointment that made me shiver, that’s all p>
Fernanda, recognizing his attempt to alleviate her worry, softened her approach, her hands gentle as she continued to apply the ointment.
After a pause, Ector broke the silence again. “Fernanda, please, don’t harbor any resentment towards Dad. He was just overwhelmed today and said things he didn’t truly mean p>
Fernanda’s response was sharp, tinged with bitterness. “And you think he still deserves to be called a father p>
The question left Ector momentarily at a loss for words.
Judging by Robert’s treatment of Fernanda that day, he clearly did not.
When the company had encountered difficulties, he had summoned Fernanda to unfairly shoulder the blame, displaying no concern for her state or whether she had felt fear or anxiety while untangling Rafael’s plots.
Despite her adept handling of the crisis, Robert had not acknowledged her intelligence or bravery; instead, he had held her responsible for the company’s predicaments.
Ector, feeling a profound sense of injustice on her behalf, managed to turn towards Fernanda despite the ache in his back, his expression earnest. “Fernanda, don’t worry over this. I’ll take care of everything p>
Fernanda was aware that Ector, as the general manager, was overseeing most operations at Voligny Company, and she anticipated that this particular issue could prove difficult for him.
“I can help,” she suggested gently. “I could go find p>
“There’s no need to seek help from anyone else. I’ve got this,” Ector cut in firmly. “Don’t you trust me? Do you doubt my abilities p>
“No,” Fernanda replied, shaking her head softly.
Her concern wasn’t about his competence; she simply didn’t want him to exhaust himself.
In their family, she often overlooked everyone else’s emotions, but she always prioritized Ector’s.
After all, he was the one who always showed her kindness.
“Since I’ve been in charge, I haven’t really faced any significant hurdles,” Ector admitted, a smile spreading across his face. “Perfect, this is my opportunity to gain some experience. Don’t take that away from me p>