His mother called her unfaithful because she had two daughters…

for Sofía and a printed copy of the results in his hand.

Valeria opened the door but did not let him in.

“Valeria,” he said, voice shaking. “I’m sorry.”

She looked at the flowers.

“Are those for me or for your guilt?”

He lowered them slowly.

“I was wrong.”

“Yes.”

“I should have defended you.”

“Yes.”

“I should have defended them.”

Her eyes filled, but her voice continue reading …