Valeria was plunged into deep sadness and loneliness in the small living room of her house, surrounded by memories of her parents.The photos on the walls and the old furniture constantly reminded her of the life she had lost in the blink of an eye. Since the tragic death of her parents in a car accident, her financial situation had become unsustainable. The medical expenses were exorbitant and despite the doctors' efforts to save them, they were in vain. This led Valeria to go into debt not only with the clinic, but also with the funeral arrangements, further aggravating her desperate situation.They had left her the house as an inheritance, but they had not left much property. The debts were piling up and the mortgage on the house was about to expire. Valeria felt trapped, without resources and without a stable job. Desperation consumed her; every day she spent without work was one more step towards losing her home.One afternoon, while reviewing her options, she came across an adve
Guillermo had to interview several candidates for the position of his daughter's nanny. However, he felt that none of the interviewees met the requirements. The first to be interviewed was Valeria, who made a great impression on him because of her resemblance to his late wife. He couldn't stop thinking about her. Also, when Valeria met little Laura, there was a great connection between the two, which left Guillermo thinking that perhaps she could be the best choice.After a long list of candidates, Guillermo had to make a final decision. Time was running out and the work at the company was becoming more demanding every day, so he had to choose someone as soon as possible.Of all the young women he had interviewed, Valeria was undoubtedly the most suitable. He saw great maturity in her and, in addition, his daughter Laura had made a good connection with her. But there was another important reason that motivated him to choose her: the great resemblance she had to his late wife.So, he i
Several days had passed and Guillermo had finally found some peace amidst the pain and problems he was facing in his company. One of the most serious problems was the partnership he had with his sister-in-law, Natalia, the sister of his late wife.Half of the company belonged to Natalia due to an inheritance that her parents left her and her sister Isabel before they died. Although in reality, they were three sisters, but the youngest was kidnapped by the woman who cared for her when she was just a baby.That baby, when she was kidnapped, despite the fact that her parents paid a fortune to detectives investigating where she could be kept, they never found out where she was again. It was as if the earth had swallowed her up. This caused her parents to live in constant pain that was never healed in their hearts.Since then, only Isabel and Natalia remained, who inherited the Lombardo family fortune in equal parts. However, their parents' will included a clause that clearly stated that,
Days after…Valeria's decision was imminent. After long nights of reflection, she finally accepted Guillermo's invitation to live in the mansion. Valeria settled into her new room, since they had both decided not to share it until they got to know each other better and were sure about taking the next step.Although they desired each other, both Guillermo and Valeria knew that it was an important step. For him, it meant respecting the memory of his late wife. For Valeria, it was the weight of the secret she kept, a secret she was afraid to reveal for fear of Guillermo's reaction.As the days went by, and with Valeria now living in the mansion, little Laura became more attached to her, which made Guillermo very happy and he fell more in love with her every day.One night Valeria went down to the kitchen, she couldn't sleep, there were moments when her secret tormented her, she felt that she could no longer continue hiding from Guillermo who she really was.She decided to make herself so
That night, Natalia settled into the guest room full of courage, wishing for the room Valeria occupied so she could be close to Guillermo. Dinner was served in the mansion's elegant dining room, a spacious room with soft cream-colored walls decorated with artwork and a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling, illuminating the polished mahogany table.The table was elegantly set, with a crisp white tablecloth and silver candlesticks. Fine china plates were carefully arranged, and the aroma of food filled the air.Valeria, Guillermo, and Natalia sat at the table, with Laura taking her usual place next to Valeria. During dinner, conversation was light, although the tension between Valeria and Natalia was palpable. Valeria tried to remain calm, but she couldn't help but feel uncomfortable under Natalia's scrutinizing gaze.After dinner, Natalia turned to Guillermo with a smile that didn't reach her eyes.—Guillermo, can we talk alone? I have something important to tell you —he said, cas
That night, Valeria sat in bed, feeling the tears streaming down her cheeks. Confusion and pain overwhelmed her. She knew Guillermo was struggling with his own demons, but she couldn't understand why he was walking away from her after giving herself to him.She lay back, hugging a pillow, wishing that time could go back and that their relationship hadn't gotten this complicated.“How could I be so naive and believe that a man as important as him would take me seriously?...but I can't leave the mansion now that I've managed to get in, I'm close to my daughter and I can't separate myself from her.”Valeria was very clear about what her mission in the mansion was, and her main objective was to be able to be close to her daughter until she was able to have her with her.Meanwhile, Guillermo remained in his room, turning his thoughts over in his mind. The conversation with Natalia had left him in a state of uncertainty. He knew that Valeria was a good person and that she had brought joy to
The sun filtered through the curtains, illuminating Valeria's room with a soft glow. Despite the light, her heart remained in darkness. She sat up in bed, her hands shaking as she thought about the conversation she had had with Guillermo.The echo of his words resonated in her mind, and confusion kept her trapped.—Why can't he be honest with me? —she murmured, looking out the window towards the garden, trying to find an answer to what was really going on with Guillermo. —It seems like something is bothering him, it's like he's hiding something, but what? He was so calm and I even saw him happy by my side, everything changed with the arrival of... Natalia.Suddenly, a knock on the door brought her out of her thoughts. It was Laura, with her bright smile and her eyes full of life.—Valeria! —the little girl shouted—. Come play with me!Valeria smiled, but the sadness was still present. "Of course, honey, I'll go with you in a moment," she replied, trying to hide her anguish and wiping
The atmosphere in the car was tense. Guillermo looked in the rearview mirror, but Valeria's absence worried him. He had grown accustomed to her being the one in charge of taking care of Laura. In addition, Natalia's presence disturbed him, however, he could not take away her right to be close to the little girl, since that would complicate things even more, and Laura, in the midst of her innocence, loved her very much. She was the closest thing she had left to her mother Isabel.Laura's voice, broken by tears, echoed in her ears. "Daddy, why didn't Valeria come with us?" the little girl asked, with tears still in her eyes.Guillermo tried hard to remain calm. “She’ll be here later, darling. The important thing is that you’re okay.”Natalia, sitting in the passenger seat, smiled with a mixture of satisfaction and malice.—Don't worry, Laura. I'm here, and I promise that everything will be fine.Laura, still scared, shrank in her seat.—But I love Valeria. She always takes care of me.G