The world narrowed to the small, black rectangle of the phone. Carmen’s voice, a lifeline to a life that no longer existed, was a physical blow. Sofia’s throat closed up, her lungs burning for air they couldn’t draw. Lucas held the phone like a weapon, his thumb hovering over the end call button, his eyes glinting with a terrifying, manic light.“Go on, tía,” he prompted, his voice a low, seductive poison. “Tell her. Tell her how we’re bonding over my dear old dad’s many, many sins.”Tears streamed down Sofia’s face, silent and hot. She opened her mouth, but only a choked, strangled sound came out.“Sofi? Honey, are you there? You sound awful,” Carmen’s voice was laced with genuine concern, a sound that felt like a knife twisting in Sofia’s gut.Lucas smirked. He leaned closer, his lips brushing against Sofia’s ear, his voice a venomous whisper. “Tell her we were just talking about Alejandro. Tell her you’re finally starting to see him for what he really is. Tell her you understand ho
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