When I was eight months pregnant, my sister-in-law attempted to take the $150,000 my husband had set aside for our unborn twins… and when I refused, she struck me directly in the stomach.

quick,” he said with a well-practiced ease. “Mrs. Santillán confirms the transfer, we remove the hold on the trust, and everyone leaves with peace of mind.”

Diego dropped his gaze.

Marcela read that as shame. Teresa read it as weakness.

Neither understood that Diego was making a tremendous effort not to come apart entirely.

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