The aunt thought she was helping with a simple family favor—but instead, she uncovered a long-buried secret the family had spent years trying to hide.

animal that Emiliano was devoted to. Emiliano was eight years old, with large eyes, a hesitant laugh, and a way of looking at people as though he was always asking permission just to be there.

“And Emi?” I asked, setting my pencil down.

“He’s at a friend’s house. Don’t exaggerate, Laura. Just go take care of the dog. The key is under the terracotta pot continue reading …