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 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