Chapter 108

Aurora was resolute. Even though she lived for Carlos, she had to live, especially for the son she had brought into this world, all thanks to Carlos’s sacrifice. She believed she had to stay strong, no matter the challenges ahead. She couldn’t easily give up, or it would be an injustice to Carlos’s memory. Whenever she thought of Carlos, her heart swelled with confidence in life.

After watering the flowers, she called out to her son, "Paul, it’s time to go." Carlos had never seen Paul, and someday, she had to make time for them to meet.

Paul, dressed in his cowboy outfit, came down the stairs with his backpack. "Aurora, aren’t we waiting for Uncle Vincent?"

"We’re not waiting."

"But Uncle Vincent called last night and said he would take me to daycare today."

Aurora helped Paul with his backpack. "Today, he won’t be able to make it."

"Mom’s lying. Uncle Vincent is a man of his word, and he prom