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“Oh my God!”“What have I done?”The pistol slipped through Constanza’s hands as her weak legs gave way and she fell to the floor which was now covered in blood.“What… what did you do?”“What have you done?” Renata let out a shrill cry from where she was on the floor, battling to free herself from the ropes, which were now loose and coming free.Constanza trembled and her lips quivered as she stared at the unmoving body of her son drenched in his blood.“Mo… mother…” Santiago raised his hand weakly, reaching out to his mother.“No… no,” Constanza sniffed back her tears as she shook her head. “This isn’t true.” “This didn't happen,” she tugged at her hair, biting down on her lips till she could taste blood. Renata who had now managed to set herself free from the ropes ran and crawled to where Santiago lay clutching his stomach as the blood continued to flow.“Tiago?” She whispered, her trembling hands reaching for his face.“Tiago, can you hear me?” She asked amidst tears.“Am I… a

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“I’ve been at the Hidalgo estate and I had no idea,” she tore her gaze from the window and spun around to look at the room properly.The room wasn’t one she was familiar with; she had never been in this part of the mansion before, but all that didn’t matter anymore. She was going to find an exit and look for help before Constanza and her men came back for her.“Stay right there. Don’t move an inch, I’m sending the ambulance over,” Domingo said. Renata simply stared at the phone in her trembling hands, not only were her hands trembling, but they were also bloody.She had forgotten for a minute that she was on a call with Domingo. “Okay… I’ll be here… with him,” she tilted her head to look at Santiago who was still lifeless.She ran back to where he lay. She sat on the floor, one hand on her stomach as she winced in pain and the other trying to raise Santiago’s head to her lap.The estate was very quiet. No one walked through the halls of the corridor, she stared at the door of the roo

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Renata quietly left with the policemen while Domingo watched helplessly from a distance. She was right all along… she knew something was wrong the very moment he stood outside her door.The engine of the police car ignited, she could feel his eyes on her but she didn’t turn to look at him. She couldn’t.“Fuck!” He picked up the glass of whiskey he was drinking from that early morning before the policemen came and smashed it on the wall.“Arrrggggh!” He pushed down the plates on the dining table till they shattered on the floor.His breath rasped as he stared down at the mess, his breath heaving with anger raging inside him. He staggered backward till he leaned back against the cabinet and slid down slowly till he sat on the floor.He buried his face in his hands for a while then he slowly ran his hands down his face, lost in thought as he thought about the next step to take.“I need to get the lawyer on the phone,” he quickly stood up to head to the living room where he kept his phone

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Domingo wrapped his arms around her squeezing her thighs to his chest like he had lost her for a week now. “The baby…” she giggled, recoiling from his grip as she stared at her stomach.Domingo chuckled, excitement in his eyes. “Sorry… I was just scared. I thought I might lose you and I can’t…”“Shhh… baby I’m here now. I’m good, nothing is happening to me.” She cupped his face in her hands.He nodded, leaning in for a kiss, which she also reciprocated without thinking twice.“Come on, love birds. Let’s get you home,” Elsa smiled as she walked past them.They got into the backseat while Elsa got into the driver’s seat and started driving.“So, what’s next?” Renata asked, directing the question to Elsa.Elsa glanced at Domingo through the rearview mirror. “I’ll meet with your doctor and get a report, I’m sure they might come for a re-arrest.”Renata heaved a deep sigh, her hands running through her stomach protectively as she mumbled some prayer.“Someone is behind this,” she tilted h

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“Fuck you,” Renata muttered as she slowly turned to look at him.Domingo halted in his tracks and spun around with brows furrowed. “What did you just say?”Renata chuckled, her fists tightening beside her. “I said fuck you…”“Repeat it one more time and…”“Go to hell!” She yelled.“And what?”“What are you gonna do?” She started walking closer, ready for a face-off with him.“Renata!” He growled, fuming as he gritted his teeth.“What?”“You think it’s by your big chest? Oh please run along to your bitch… you’ll just fuck her again, I heard she rides you till you go crazy.”Domingo staggered, eyes relapsing in defeat. When will it end?She never forgave him for sleeping with Constanza, and she never will forget.“Santiago has been sleeping with Nina for a long time even before he met you. You knew about it but you chose him… he still cheated a day before your wedding and…” his voice trailed.Renata’s eyelashes fluttered. She knew he was telling the truth. She knew where he was drivin

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A cold shiver ran through Renata’s spine. She knew this wasn’t something that seemed to look good.Santiago was alive, contrary to what Domingo believed, now that it was confirmed he was alive… What will happen now?He was asking for her… for what exactly?Was he asking because he cared enough about her or was he asking to make sure she was still alive to suffer for his mother’s crimes?“Was that all he wanted… just me?” Renata’s voice cracked and her body visibly shook.“Yeah,” Domingo sighed with a nod.“No…” she muttered, shaking her head slightly. “No, no, this doesn’t make sense.”Domingo stepped closer. “Renata…”“Why would he ask for me?” she snapped suddenly, looking up at him with watery eyes. “After everything?”He didn’t answer immediately because truthfully… he didn’t know either.And that uncertainty terrified him too.Renata stood abruptly from the chair, grabbing onto the edge of the table beside her when dizziness washed over her.“I need to see him.”Domingo frowned s