Next to her stood Luciana, my sister-in-law. She had that small, crooked smile I had seen so many times before.
“Just leave already,” she said softly, but not softly enough. “You’ve been in the way for long enough.”
I didn’t answer.
Alejandro, my husband—my ex-husband now—was nowhere to be seen. He didn’t come out. He didn’t say goodbye. I didn’t know if he was hiding somewhere inside the house or if he had left early to avoid the moment.
Maybe it was easier for him that way.
Maybe it was easier for all of them.
I didn’t ask for anything.
Not for my things.
Not for explanations.
Not even for a single kind word.
I had a small bag with me and the clothes I was wearing. That was all.
I lowered my head slightly.
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