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Marcos lowered his gaze, unable to meet his mother\u2019s eyes. \u201cI know, Mom. But her parents and sisters are in there. She says she feels more comfortable with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

He paused, took a breath, and uttered the phrase that would shatter something inside Luc\u00eda forever: \u201cDon\u2019t pressure her, Mom\u2026 please. The truth is, she\u2019s never wanted you around. She says you make her nervous.\u201d<\/p>\n

The world seemed to stop.<\/p>\n

The laughter coming from Elena\u2019s room, where her parents and siblings were, sounded like a slap in the face.<\/p>\n

Luc\u00eda felt an icy chill run down her spine.<\/p>\n

She clutched the bag with the knitted blanket, nodded slowly without shedding a single tear, and with unwavering dignity, turned away.<\/p>\n

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Marcos lowered his gaze, unable to meet his mother\u2019s eyes. \u201cI know, Mom. But her parents and sisters are in there. She says she feels more comfortable with them.\u201d He paused, took a breath, and uttered the phrase that would shatter something inside Luc\u00eda forever: \u201cDon\u2019t pressure her, Mom\u2026 please. The truth is, she\u2019s never…<\/p>\n

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