His mother called her unfaithful because she had two daughters…

had announced a tragedy.

“In this family, boys are born, mija. Since my great-grandfather, only boys. Strange, isn’t it?”

Sebastián laughed nervously.

“Mom, don’t start.”

But she did start.

When Sofía was born, Sebastián cried when he saw her. He held her against his chest and promised to protect her forever. Valeria thought that was enough.

It was not enough.continue reading …