The stepmother abandoned the twins at the airport and left for vacation—unaware she was being watched by the most feared man in Sinaloa, and that her choice would trigger consequences she never imagined.

“What a lowlife,” she said, before steadying herself into a professional tone.

Then she spoke with Lucía.

— Did Diana treat you well?

The girl did not cry.

That was worse.

— When my dad was alive, yes. After he died, she told us we ate too much. She hid Mateo’s shoes because she said she wasn’t going to spend money on him anymore.

Mateo stirred when he heard continue reading …