Looking at the unsigned documents in my hand, I finally gave in.
Half‑kneeling on the ground like a servant, enduring the mocking gazes of Elio's friends, I bandaged Valentina's wound.
After finishing all of this, I finally took the documents out of my bag and handed them to Elio. "These two contracts still need your attention. Please sign them."
Elio frowned. By force of habit, he picked up the resignation letter on top and examined it carefully. "Resignation? Who's resigning?" he asked.
Before the words had even left his mouth, Valentina called out to him from behind. "Elio, my leg still hurts a bit. Can you accompany me to the hospital?" she said.
Elio instantly set down the documents and got up to walk toward Valentina.
I stopped him, forcing out a smile, and said, "These two doc
