Chapter 63

They had just finished watching the video, but they still couldn’t believe their eyes. Carlita, holding the tablet, seemed paralyzed, as if words had escaped her. Charlotte grabbed it and watched the video repeatedly, each viewing intensifying her shock and anger. Finally, she stood up from her chair and turned to Carlita.

— I hope you now understand that I’m not who you thought I was, she said in an icy tone. You and your brother, keep what I’m about to say in mind. My sister, Gloria, is the one married into your family, not me. So do everything you can to stay away from me, far away. And never again dare to call my number for anything, or you won’t like what happens next.

Carlita wanted to respond, but Charlotte cut her off:

— There’s no need to add anything. Keep your words to yourself.

Then, she turned to her parents, her face burning, but her voice trembling as much with pain as with anger.