I agreed to marry a man without arms to pay my mother’s hospital bills—but one night I woke up to a terrifying truth that made me question everything I thought I knew about him.

choice. I signed a ridiculously long promissory document that Doña Rosario pushed in front of me without letting me read the fine print. Days later, I was married in a civil ceremony during a massive celebration Doña Rosario financed to impress the entire town. People ate mole and carnitas while telling me how fortunate I was. Mateo stood beside me continue reading …