His mother called her unfaithful because she had two daughters…

men more men. I repeated it because questioning it would mean admitting my own life had been smaller than it should have been.”

Sofía’s eyes filled.

“So you made us small too?”

Carmen nodded, crying.

“Yes. And I am sorry.”

Daniel held Sofía’s hand.

“You hurt my mom.”

Carmen looked at Valeria, who stood near the door.

“Yes,” she said. “I did.”

Valeria did not continue reading …