Isabel had been discharged from the clinic and returned to the mansion. The atmosphere was tense; everyone knew that the situation had changed drastically. Isabel, still weak, sat on the sofa, looking around with a mixture of nostalgia and defiance.“Where’s Laura?” he asked, his voice barely a whisper, but full of authority.William, who was present, approached her and cautiously replied:—She's in her room, playing. Isabel, we need to talk about our daughter.“Talk?” Isabel replied, crossing her arms. “Isn’t it my right to know how my daughter is?”—Of course you can see her, but we must clarify what your situation is in this house —said Guillermo as he sat down in front of Isabel—. You must understand that for Laura you had passed away, and now that you have returned, it has been very difficult for her to understand this whole mess. However, Valeria has already taken care of speaking to her and explaining it in a way that she can understand."And why does Valeria have to meddle in
Isabel was left alone in the room; the silence was overwhelming. She looked out the window, where the sun was beginning to peek out, illuminating the trees in the garden. The golden light reminded her of happy moments with her daughter and Guillermo, and anguish took hold of her again.Isabel was an intense-looking woman with a determination that often led her to make impulsive decisions. Her dark brown hair fell in soft waves over her shoulders, and her skin still showed the wear and tear of illness. However, her spirit remained strong, and even though she felt like the world was falling on her, there was a spark of fight in her eyes.Valeria, on the other hand, was her opposite in many ways. With a more youthful and carefree appearance, her curly blonde hair framed a face that radiated kindness. However, behind that sweetness was a strength she had developed over the years. Valeria had been the mother figure to Laura during the time when everyone believed Isabel was dead, and her lo
Guillermo entered his office feeling completely stunned. He was at a complex emotional crossroads, caught between Valeria and Isabel, two women of great importance in his life. He deeply respected both of them, but his true love was Valeria, whom he longed to marry and build a future with his daughter, Laura. However, the dilemma of not wanting to hurt Isabel tormented him.Tania, the nurse in charge of Isabel's care, had woven a web of intrigue around her. She had cunningly manipulated Isabel, sowing distrust towards Valeria. Her goal was clear: first to eliminate Valeria from the scene and then to get rid of Isabel, to finally take the place of Guillermo, the man with whom she was obsessed.Taking advantage of Guillermo's vulnerability, Tania accompanied him to his office, located on the ground floor of the mansion, near the living room. Upon entering, Guillermo put his hands on his head, distressed by the problem he had just witnessed between Valeria and Isabel; he just sat at his
Valeria stood frozen in the doorway, her eyes filling with tears as she saw Guillermo and Tania in bed, naked and entangled in a situation she had never imagined. Her heart was breaking into a thousand pieces as her thoughts raced, trying to make sense of what she was witnessing.—Guillermo… —Valeria whispered, her voice trembling and full of pain as tears ran down her face, feeling a deep pain in her heart.Guillermo, hearing his name, turned his head and met Valeria's wounded gaze. Time seemed to stop. He jumped out of bed, trying to cover himself with the sheets, his face looked pale and full of terror.—Valeria, wait, it's not what it seems... —she began to say, but the words stuck in her throat.Tania, seeing the scene, stood up with a triumphant smile, enjoying the chaos she had caused.—Valeria, honey, I think you should listen to Guillermo. Last night was an unforgettable night —he said, accentuating his mocking tone.Valeria felt the ground slip away from beneath her feet. Gu
Valeria entered her room and fell on the bed, feeling completely desolate. Tears welled up in her eyes; she couldn't believe that Guillermo, the man she was so in love with, had inflicted such a cruel betrayal on her. Her crying intensified, drowned by a torrent of helplessness and pain. She thought of her daughter Laura and her sister Isabel, who had gone through a similar suffering upon discovering Guillermo's betrayal with Natalia.That memory had a profound impact on her. Isabel had run out of the mansion that fateful night, and the accident that nearly cost her life was the result of her desperation. Valeria now understood the magnitude of the suffering her sister had experienced at that moment. It was the same pain that consumed her at that moment."I can't believe this is happening," Valeria murmured between sobs. "How could he do this to me?"She wanted to escape, to get away from everything that reminded her of Guillermo, from the betrayal that had destroyed her life. However
The day progressed with palpable tension in the mansion. Guillermo, restless, tried to communicate with Valeria, but his efforts were fruitless. She had left the house on Isabel's recommendation, which increased his desperation. He did not know how to explain to her that he had no knowledge of what had happened, that it had all been a trap orchestrated by Tania. As the hours passed, his concern grew.At that very moment, Tania entered Isabel's room, as she did every day to administer her treatment. She entered with a carefree attitude, not imagining that Isabel was already aware of her actions."Mrs. Isabel, it's time for your medication," Tania announced, placing the tray with the pills and a glass of water on the nightstand.Isabel looked at her with an expression that denoted deep displeasure."I want you to leave my house right now," Isabel declared, her voice firm and determined.Tania, incredulous, replied:—What are you saying? I don't understand, Mrs. Isabel.—You understand p
Valeria, her heart racing, knelt beside Isabel, trying to revive her. Her sister's breathing was shallow, and her face showed an alarming paleness. Without wasting any time, she began to apply first aid while waiting for the doctor to arrive.“Isabel, please, react!” she murmured, feeling time stop. Anguish filled her as she thought about what could happen if help didn’t arrive soon.Outside, Tania walked away from the mansion, her mind filled with conflicting thoughts. Checking her pockets, she felt a pang of anxiety as she realized her cell phone was gone. Worry washed over her; she knew she had left the compromising photos of her and Guillermo in Isabel’s room. Yet, she couldn’t go back. The thought of running into Guillermo or the doctor treating Isabel terrified her. If anything happened to Isabel, she knew she would be the first to be blamed.Meanwhile, Guillermo arrived at the mansion, completely oblivious to the critical situation that was developing. Laura, with tears in her
Valeria lay motionless in bed, shaking as she held Tania’s cell phone in her hands. The dim light of the lamp cast shadows on her face, where tears silently slid down. Guillermo’s betrayal left her breathless, and a torrent of emotions washed over her: anger, sadness, and deep disappointment. With determination, she got out of bed, feeling her anger transform into a resolute force.“I can’t believe he did this to me!” she exclaimed, her voice echoing in the empty room, a reflection of her grief. Anger was turning into resolve; if Guillermo thought he could get away with this, he was sorely mistaken. Not only had he betrayed her, but he also knew that he and Tania had the audacity to leave evidence that would be crucial to what he planned to do.---Meanwhile, at the clinic, Guillermo sat next to Isabel, feeling time slip through his fingers like sand. The hours seemed to drag on forever. He watched his wife, wishing her eyes would open and look at him with the same tenderness as befor