My husband admitted hitting me at my own birthday party—then my father stepped in, sent me outside, and what I saw next changed everything forever

turned slowly toward her. Something worse than anger crossed his face. Guilt.

— My girl…

Lucía didn’t answer.

She thought back to the past few weeks. The tea Carmen had insisted on preparing for her. The pills Diego said were “for her nerves.” The way both of them had started saying Lucía was unstable, forgetful, that she might hurt herself.

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