The guests began to leave, completely confused and surprised by Isabel's unexpected appearance. Valeria, devastated, felt caught between the revelation and the emotional chaos that surrounded her. Her mind revolved around a single idea: Laura."I'm going up to Laura's room," Valeria announced, her voice breaking. "She must be very confused. Besides, you two have a lot to talk about," she said, addressing Isabel and Guillermo."It's better for you to be with Laura," Guillermo replied, his concern evident in every word.Isabel stood before William, filled with hatred and helplessness, fighting against conflicting feelings. Seeing him again, after so long, she realized that she still loved him as much as the first day.As Valeria walked up the stairs, Isabel looked at Guillermo sarcastically.—And now what are you going to do? Because you don't expect that woman and I to live together in this house that my parents left me.Guillermo looked her straight in the eyes, his expression serious
Isabel was shocked to discover that Valeria was her lost sister. Disbelief enveloped her like a heavy cloak, and her voice trembled, not knowing how to assimilate such a truth.“What’s going to happen now?” Isabel asked excitedly. “Do you realize what this means? You were about to marry my other sister, just like you did with Natalia. You never cared about me; as soon as you thought I was dead, you didn’t hesitate to marry her.”“That’s not true!” Guillermo exclaimed firmly. “Natalia forced me into that marriage. She knew I didn’t love her; I never really felt anything for her. It’s just that, because of your illness, I felt lonely and disturbed, and she took advantage of that to seduce me at the moment when I felt most vulnerable.”—Don't make me laugh, Guillermo. Are you going to tell me that that night, when I found you kissing Natalia while I was suffering from my illness, you did it because she forced you? —said Isabel sarcastically, letting hatred show in her eyes.—It's true th
Isabel did not understand Valeria's words, everything was confusing for her, she looked at Guillermo trying to find an answer that would confirm or deny what Valeria had just said, but Guillermo was silent, she never imagined that things would end like this:"What the hell are you saying? Where do you get the idea that you are my daughter's biological mother? Have you gone crazy?" Isabel replied, furious, while Guillermo looked at Valeria in astonishment, who seemed determined to reveal the truth.“It’s true, Isabel,” Valeria replied calmly. “I know it may sound strange and I understand your confusion, but that’s the truth: I am Laura’s biological mother because you used my eggs.”Isabel's expression turned from disbelief to shock, as if the world was falling apart around her.“How is that possible? That has to be a lie!” he exclaimed, turning to William. “Tell me that what this woman says is false! Speak!”Guillermo swallowed hard and looked down, feeling caught between Isabel's fury
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