Chapter 104 — A Father’s Truth
The storm kept battering the windows of the colonial hotel, relentless and loud. Julia sat on the bed, clutching her stuffed animal, staring at the floor. Her lips trembled, as if she wanted to speak but couldn’t find the courage. Guillermo watched her, his heart pounding in his throat. He knew this was the moment. He had to take the leap.
Suddenly, the girl lifted her gaze and, in a trembling whisper, said what she had been holding inside:
“Mom told me it was all