Amelia took the folder Alejandro extended to her, her fingers trembling slightly as she looked at it as if it were a weapon about to fire.

The silence that followed Alejandro's words seemed to trap every corner of the room, making her feel even more suffocated. She could not help but feel uneasy.

Alejandro signaled to his mother to leave with Anaís.

"Excuse us," the woman said, leaving the room with her granddaughter.

Once Esmeralda left, Amelia faced him.

"What is this exactly?" she finally as