poor, even when we were.”

The room grew quiet.

“If you think coming from the countryside is shameful, then you don’t understand the value of people who truly work.”

Daniela turned pale.

“Andrés…”

“No,” he said. “I’ve heard you speak like this about others before. I ignored it. But today you spoke about my sister. And now I see—it’s not just what you said.continue reading …