“We did not raise you to make decisions because a stranger sent you a letter.”

“Samuel is not a stranger to the law, and he did not send the letter.”

“Then why does he have anything to do with our family?”

“Because his name is on the envelope.”

Carmen rubbed the folded cardigan between her hands.

“Let us talk when you are calmer.”

“I am asking you a question now.”

“And I am asking you not to make Renata pay for your suspicions.”