Mariana could no longer stand by and watch. Her heart ached for the little girl, who seemed to be fading away under the weight of her stepmother’s cruelty. She knew that if she didn’t intervene, Sofia’s spirit might be crushed beyond repair. Gathering her courage, Mariana decided it was time to act.
The opportunity came when Alejandro returned from one of his lengthy business trips. As always, Victoria had prepared the house to perfection, every surface gleaming, every detail meticulously arranged. But Mariana knew that behind this facade of domestic bliss lay a hidden darkness that needed to be exposed.
After dinner, while Victoria was distracted with her social duties, Mariana approached Alejandro. She found him in the study, surrounded by papers and oblivious to the storm brewing in his own home. With a deep breath, she knocked softly on the door.
