The bricklayer who raised three abandoned girls is left alone—until, 20 years later, they walk into a courtroom to save the man who once saved them.

against Mr. Aurelio Mendoza is declared unfounded. I order the initiation of a criminal investigation against Director Becerra and all those who may bear responsibility for forgery, fraud, and misappropriation of public funds.

Don Aurelio did not react.

Mariana whispered to him.

— Dad, it’s over.

He drew one slow breath.

Then he placed his hand over his continue reading …