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After Pedro told Suzana the reason for naming her daughter Maria, she became emotional. She then decided to tell her nephew the truth about her mother. José and Suzana agreed that it was time to reveal Maria's true identity to the twins.

José and Suzana invited only the children for a family lunch. The three arrived, realizing that something was wrong, but they preferred to remain silent and listen to what their parents had to say. The twins already knew they were adopted, while the biological son just listened in silence.

"My children," José began, "I love you all equally. You all have a special place in my heart, and what I have to say is very difficult, but I think the time has come to reveal it."

Suzana intervened and asked her to tell the truth. She explained that Maria was her older sister and that the two were very different. Maria was an impulsive person, she liked expensive things and being the center of attention. She always got what she wanted from her parents. However, thi