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The door creaked, just enough for both of them to turn.
Verónica’s face changed instantly. It was almost impressive—how fast she put the mask back on. Her shoulders relaxed, her lips curved into that soft, practiced smile.
“Oh! You’re home early, love,” she said sweetly. “I was just telling your mom to sit down. She insists on doing everything herself.”
My mother didn’t turn around.
She kept mopping.
The same spot.
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