The days that followed the unresolved tension in their home had left an indelible mark on their once harmonious lives. The strain between Pedro and Catalina continued to grow, like a persistent storm cloud that threatened to break into a tempest. They were no longer speaking much or spending any time together as a family. Well, Catalina did not make it any easier because she would often arrive home late, offering no explanation for her whereabouts and leaving her family in a state of confusion and concern. In the quiet of night, she would slip out of the house without a word, hoping to keep her actions concealed from their watchful eyes. Pedro and Tina had watched her without saying anything to her, hoping that when she was ready, she would tell them the reason behind her mysterious outi

