THEY LOCKED YOU AWAY SO YOUR SISTER COULD MARRY TH…

he might faint.

Doña Mercedes says, “Sit.”

Doña Carmela does not move.

The widow smiles.

“Or stand. I do not mind watching guilty people tire.”

Sofía whispers, “Mama, what is happening?”

No one answers her.

Francisco looks at you.

“Señorita Elena, I read the letter you gave me. I ask your permission to speak openly.”

Your heart pounds.

“Yes.”

He turns to the continue reading …