His mother called her unfaithful because she had two daughters…

Sebastián told his mother without asking Valeria. The next day, Doña Carmen arrived unannounced with her black purse, her rosary in her hand and a look cold enough to freeze the kitchen.

“We need to talk.”

Valeria was preparing hibiscus water. Sofía was playing in the living room with a doll.

“Not now, Doña Carmen. I’m tired.”

“Tired? My family should continue reading …