I released her hand and pulled a wet wipe from my bag in disgust, carefully cleaning each of my fingers.Just then, Carmen's phone rang. It was a debt collector.Carmen's hands trembled violently. Before she could even speak, a stream of curses poured through the speaker.Yesterday, Papa made a single phone call and every one of Raphael's financial lifelines snapped.The business partners who had called him brother just days ago had turned into relentless creditors overnight.The socialite who had invited Carmen to tea yesterday kicked her out of every group chat today.She even posted on social media. "Some people thought they were about to hit it big time, but they crashed and burned instead. Hilarious!""Your jewelry and handbags are already at the pawn shop." I glanced at her casually."Raphael's medical bills aren't cheap either. Good luck with that."Carmen slumped to the floor, her eyes glazed over. I leaned close to her ear and whispered in a voice only we could hear.
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