However, Camilla simply smirked at my words and before she could let out whatever she was cooking in her mouth, "I already told you, María José didn't get in trouble."
Mr. Prince Charming came to the rescue!
My jaw nearly dropped when my sister treated his words with no regard and pointed at me with one hand.
She gave me a once-over with an expression of complete disdain. "From the looks of things," she said, dragging her gaze from my messy hair to my clothes, "it certainly looks like trouble. You look awful, María José." She sneered. "Really, you need to look in the mirror. I can't believe people used to call you beautiful."
Before I could respond, the sound of the gates opening to let someone in interrupted the conversation. Manuel had arrived, looking as if he were carrying the heaviest load of the season—or at least, a mountain of meat. His brow was drenched in sweat, and he looked completely drained.