Chapter 112 — Clear Boundaries, Unwavering Love The Montevideo terminal buzzed with activity—people dragging suitcases, families saying their goodbyes, buses arriving and departing nonstop. Guillermo walked with a steady stride, favoring his sore knee, his heart racing at the thought of seeing his daughter again. Julia had promised to wait for him right there, as she always did—just like every weekend for years. He spotted her first: her small figure, backpack slung over one shoulder, eyes lighting up when she saw him. But before he could reach her, a voice stopped him cold. “Guillermo…” Sandra whispered, stepping out from behind the girl. He hadn’t expected her there. It had been years since she’d shown up at a bus station, years since she’d offered to bring Julia herself. He knew immediately something was off. Julia ran straight into his arms, and Guillermo held her tight, his hands trembling with emotion. “My love, I missed you so much,” he said, hugging her close. But in th

Chapter 114—The Unexpected SurpriseThe afternoon was a joyful affair at the Castell mansion. The living room was decorated with soft-colored balloons, the tables overflowed with gifts, and a festive spirit filled the air. Sofía, looking radiant in her white dress, chatted with friends, while Lili sat in her electric wheelchair, smiling as she watched Julia run among the guests with infectious laughter. Every now and then, Guillermo would glance her way with that sense of peace only a great love can bring.But far from there, in a downtown Montevideo hotel, Sandra stared at her reflection in the mirror with a mix of rage and spite. She had spent hours pacing the room, muttering under her breath.“What am I even doing here?” she snapped at herself. “I came here to ruin Guillermo’s big reveal of his new girlfriend, and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.”She grabbed her phone and opened her daughter’s GPS tracker. An address popped up on the screen: the Castell mansion. She didn’t hes

Chapter 116 — It’s Not Your FaultIsabel planted herself in the doorway of the hospital room, arms crossed. Her steady gaze locked onto Adrian, whose eyes were still bloodshot from the panic attack.“You only go in there if you’re calm,” she warned. “If you lose your cool and stress Sofia out, I’ll drag you out myself. Do you hear me?”Adrian swallowed hard. He clenched his fists, trying to find a strength he wasn't sure he had left.“Yes, Mom. I’m okay now. I promise.”Fabian, standing behind Isabel, gave him a supportive pat on the back. “Go on, son. Sofia needs you to be her rock right now.”Adrian nodded and stepped inside. The moment he saw Sofia—hooked up to an IV but wearing a faint, peaceful smile—the air finally rushed back into his lungs.“Hey, beautiful…” he murmured, his steps still a bit shaky as he approached the bed.She reached for his hand. He took it, and on pure instinct, he leaned over to kiss her belly with careful tenderness.“We still have a few more weeks befor

Chapter — Fear-Proof At the hospital, the calm was only relative. Sofía was still having sporadic contractions, so they kept her admitted for observation. Dr. Ángela entered the room with a serene expression, but with the professional gravity of someone who didn’t believe in leaving loose ends. “Sofía,” she said, checking the monitor and making a note on the chart, “we’re going to wait a few more hours, but I’m not ruling out the possibility of giving you the steroid shot to help mature the baby’s lungs.” Adrián looked up immediately, his heart in his throat. “Is it serious?” Ángela gave a gentle shake of her head. “No, Adrián. It’s a preventative measure. The baby is still very small, but if he decides to come early, we want his lungs to be strong enough to breathe on their own.” Sofía, lying back, took a deep breath and tried to smile. “It’s okay, Doctor. I’ll do whatever is necessary.” Ángela tucked in her sheet and patted her arm in a motherly gesture. “That’s t

Chapter 120 — Thank You for Your Strength It was already late into the night when Guillermo arrived at Lili’s apartment with Julia. He was exhausted, his eyes red, but his soul felt lighter because, at last, his daughter was safe. Julia, hugging her stuffed unicorn, immediately settled onto the couch, as if she knew that place was a refuge. Lili, lying in bed with her leg stretched out, watched him come in. Her eyes were damp, though she smiled sweetly. Guillermo approached her, took her hand, and said in a broken voice: “I have no words, Lili… I don’t know how to thank you. If Julia trusted you, if she dared to write to you, it was because you gave her something I didn’t know how to give her in that moment: calm, kindness, trust. I was falling apart, Lili… and you, in silence, did more than anyone. You saved me.” Lili squeezed his hand tenderly. “My love, I was only here, waiting. Your daughter was the one who trusted me. But I do know one thing: if she trusted me, it was because