Mariana was also there, but she remained silent, tucked away in a corner, her eyes red-rimmed.

While they waited, Mrs. Álvarez, panicking, turned to Mariana and blurted out:

“What did you do that you didn’t take care of him? If something happens to him, forget about setting foot in this house!”

Mariana lowered her head, not responding, but clutching her phone tightly, as if holding something back.

At that moment, Mrs. Álvarez’s phone vibrated. A message from Mariana appeared: