—I can explain.
—I also heard you threatening them.
—I was scared. Rosa wants to separate us.
—I saw you lock Rosa up.
Patricia stepped back.
—She provoked me.
Emiliano opened the cellar and freed the employee.
Rosa came out with a reddened arm, but her first reaction was to look for the girls.
Are you okay?
Daniela ran to hug her.
Martina joined them.
Emiliano watched his daughters take refuge in Rosa and felt a deep shame.
Patricia pointed to the scene.
—Look at them! I told you so! That woman wants to replace you.
Rosa looked up.
“No one can replace a present father, ma’am. The problem is that you took advantage of his absence.”
The silence fell like a stone.
Patricia picked up her bag and walked towards the door.
Ramiro intervened.
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