I came home with gifts for my son but found him neglected while my in-laws doted on my husband’s mistress’s baby—so I smiled, asked for water, and made one call that changed everything

him eat. They threw him bread, scraps… like he was a dog.”

Mariana felt her legs stop supporting her.

Had Rodrigo known?

Nina looked at the floor.

“He was the one who gave the order not to let him near Bruno.”

The answer went through her chest like something bladed.

That night at dinner, Teresa announced new rules.

“You’ll sleep in the guest room. The master continue reading …