Those words touched Raquel to the core of her being. She ran to him and hugged him tightly. They kissed even more passionately. That night, they loved each other with all the fury of those who refuse to be broken.
The next day, they began preparing for their wedding without Raúl’s family.
But another shadow loomed over them. María, Raquel’s adopted daughter, returned from abroad to attend the wedding. When she learned that her mother was getting married, she exploded, “Who are you marrying?” And when she saw Raúl for the first time, she was speechless. “It’s him. This guy is gorgeous.” Raúl felt awkward, but Raquel laughed. What Raquel didn’t see was that her daughter was looking at Raúl with desire, and what she whispered in secret would soon destroy everything.
If I can seduce him, I’ll take everything. His loyalty and his secrets. María wasn’t like other girls. She was beautiful, cultured, and intelligent, but above all, she couldn’t stand being told no. She had always been the princess of the house, Raquel’s only and adored daughter. And now a man was going to take it all away from her. She wanted him. She desired him. “Mom, are you sure about your choice? He’s so young.” “I’ve never been so happy, María. He gives me what no one else ever has.”
