"Come," Patricia ordered.
Daniela came down slowly.
Rosa wanted to get closer, but Patricia raised a finger.
—Not you.
Daniela stood in front of Patricia, rigid.
—Tell Rosa what we talked about.
The girl looked at the floor.
-I don't want to.
—Tell him.
Daniela began to cry silently.
—Miss Patricia…
—Tell him or I'll take away your sister's rabbit forever.
Martina let out a moan.
Rosa took a step.
—That's enough.
-Be quiet!
The scream echoed in the room.
Daniela closed her eyes and said in a broken voice:
—Rosa... don't hug us anymore when dad is away.
Rosa remained motionless.
—Why, my girl?
Patricia smiled.
Daniela did not look up.
—Because if you hug us... she says she's going to tell dad that you taught us to hate her.
Emiliano felt the floor move.
Martina ran down and stuck to Rosa.
—It's not true, Rosita. I do want you to hug me.
