His mother called her unfaithful because she had two daughters…

heard him.

She said nothing.

For a while, it seemed possible that Sebastián might become better. Not better enough to erase the past, but better enough to be present. He rented a small apartment closer to Valeria’s brother’s house. He took Sofía to the park. He learned to braid her hair badly, then better. He held Renata during long nights when she cried continue reading …