He told her to raise the baby on her own… but 18 months later, when she saw her three children at the airport, her entire world shattered.

— the woman said, her eyes fixed on Valeria. — Santiago’s fiancée.

The word dropped like something heavy.

Valeria didn’t lower her gaze. She had survived worse nights than this woman.

“How convenient,” she replied, her voice steady. “While I was raising his three children, he was busy planning a wedding.”

Renata let out a taut laugh.

— Three children? continue reading …