Chapter 5: The Secret Mother

Chapter 5: The Secret Mother
Rosa confronted Victor.
"You had another child."
Victor froze.
The room became silent.
"Where did you find that?"
Rosa placed the photograph on the table.
"Who is she?"
Victor didn't answer.
That was his mistake.
Because silence was an answer.
Rosa looked at him with disappointment.
"You let everyone believe she was dead."
Victor finally spoke.
"She was sick."
"No."
Rosa stepped closer.
"She was a child."
Victor's expression hardened.
"You don't understand."
But Rosa did understand.
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Because Mateo wasn't just scared.
He was protecting someone.