Chapter 51

Jimena

I sat at a table near the pool, braiding Naty’s hair. She was about to take her first horseback riding class, something she had been eager to try after hearing about Melody’s stories.

Her request had come out of the blue, and I was against it at first. Of course, Alessio was on her side and managed to persuade me to let her go. He promised Melody had the best instructors, and Naty would be in safe hands.

Truthfully, Naty deserved it—there was no question about it. She adjusted well in school and had quickly become one of the best in her class. Her teachers often praised her for her artistic talents and said she was a fast learner.

Letting her go on a horse was the least I could do. As always, Alessio was busy with work but by now I was used to it.

“Mommy?” Naty called for my attention, her tone sounding serious.

“Yes, baby?” I replied, wondering what she could be asking me about.

"You like spending time with Alessio, but you never liked spending time with Daddy," she concluded.