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been taught not to take up space.”

His eyes return to your mother.

“That is enough to begin.”

You feel tears burning behind your eyes.

Sofía stands.

“She is nobody.”

Francisco turns to her.

“No, señorita. She is the only person in that ballroom who did not perform for me.”

Sofía’s face crumples with humiliation.

Doña Carmela whispers, “You will regret this.continue reading …