Because anything else would mean facing a truth too terrifying to even consider.
He stared at the screen, his fingers trembling so badly he almost dropped the phone.
“Love, I’m still here. Don’t let them fool you.”
His breath turned shallow.
His daughter, Sofía, looked up from the couch.
“Dad… what’s wrong?”
He forced a weak smile. “Nothing, sweetheart. Just… tired.”
But his mind was racing.
Because deep down… he already knew something was wrong.