By the time Catarina arrives at her aunt and uncle’s house, night has already fallen. As soon as she steps inside, she finds them sitting on the couch watching television while the baby sleeps peacefully in the stroller beside them.

“I’m so glad you’re home, Catarina. I saved dinner for you,” her aunt says, getting up to serve her.

“Don’t worry about me, Auntie. I can get it myself,” Catarina replies with a tired smile.

She walks into the kitchen, serves herself, and sits down at the table. Cur