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.

announcement for the Mérida flight came over the loudspeakers.

Valeria settled Emilia and Lucía into the stroller. She lifted Mateo and picked up her boarding pass.

Santiago didn’t try to stop her.

“Will I be able to see them?” he asked, his voice breaking.

Valeria took a slow breath.

— Through a lawyer. With conditions. With therapy. With time. If you continue reading …