His mother called her unfaithful because she had two daughters…

Sofía still pulls away when older women raise their voices. Renata asked Valeria if she should have been born a boy so you would love her. Do you understand that?”

For the first time, Carmen’s expression faltered.

But only for a moment.

“Children say things.”

“Children repeat wounds.”

Carmen’s eyes filled with angry tears.

“So what do you want from me?”

“I continue reading …