The kinship

Valeria, stunned by the scene she had witnessed between Natalia and Guillermo, quickly headed to Laura's room. Confusion and pain accompanied her as she tried to concentrate on caring for her daughter. Laura, although still a little weak, smiled at the sight of her, which gave Valeria a brief respite in the midst of the emotional storm she was facing.

"Why are you sad, Valeria?" the little girl asked, while enjoying one of the cookies she had brought her.

—I'm not sad, Laurita. I just have a bad headache, but it will soon pass. You better finish your cookies and drink all your milk; you should take your medicine in a moment — Valeria answered, trying to hide her anguish.

Laura obeyed, while Valeria struggled to control the anger and pain that Natalia and Guillermo's kiss had caused her. She knew she had to be strong, especially for her daughter, who was the driving force that kept her going.

As the hours passed, the atmosphere in the mansion became tense as night fell. Valeria was in