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mother goes pale.

You realize then that Doña Mercedes knows her from years before.

And dislikes her.

Greatly.

At the tea, everything changes.

Doña Mercedes receives you in a rented mansion near the zócalo. Francisco stands near the mantel, his face grave. On the table lies Isabel’s letter, unfolded.

Your mother sees it and freezes.

Your father looks as if continue reading …