CHAPTER 3: THE BROTHER IN THE SHADOWS
CHAPTER 3: THE BROTHER IN THE SHADOWS
The next morning, the truth began falling apart piece by piece.
Esteban refused to leave Yohandra’s side.
The wedding that was supposed to begin a new life had become the beginning of an investigation.
Camila arrived at the hospital.
She looked completely different from the woman standing at the altar.
No anger.
No revenge.
Only heartbreak.
“I deserve an explanation.”
Esteban lowered his eyes.
“You do.”
She looked at Yohandra.
Then at Luna.
Then back at him.
“I spent years planning our wedding.”
Her voice cracked.
“And yesterday I watched a child come in and take you away.”
Esteban couldn’t defend himself.
Because she was right.
Camila slowly removed her wedding ring.
“I hope you find the truth.”
She placed it in his hand.
“But I hope you understand…”
She looked toward Yohandra.
“…someone else paid the price for your father’s secrets.”
After she left, Esteban received a message.
Unknown number.
One sentence.
Stop searching for your son.
Then another message appeared.
A photo.
Esteban opened it.
His hands froze.
A teenage boy was standing beside a black car.
Same dark eyes.
Same small dimple.
Same face.
His face.
The caption below made his blood run cold.
He knows who you are.
Esteban immediately looked at Yohandra.
“Where is he?”
She started crying.
“I don’t know.”
But before she could explain…
a nurse entered the room.
“Mr. Alvarez?”
“Yes?”
The nurse looked nervous.
“There is someone downstairs asking for you.”
“Who?”
The nurse swallowed.
“A young man.”
Esteban’s heart stopped.
“How old?”
May you like
The nurse whispered:
“Seventeen.”
