Chapter 123 — The First Cry

Guillermo caught up with Adrián in the hallway just as he was about to enter the delivery room. He grabbed his arm and forced him to look him straight in the eyes.

“Adrián,” he said, his voice calm but firm, “listen to me. You have to pull it together. For yourself, for Sofía, for the baby… and for me, too. I need to see you composed. Your family needs you to be strong.”

Adrián swallowed hard, holding his breath. His legs felt weak, but those words struck a chor