MIGUEL'S MANSION
Miguel heard a knock on his door and immediately knew it had to be either Elizabeth, or the kids. Without looking up, he simply said, “Come in.”
Elizabeth stepped into the room, closing the door behind her. She hesitated for a moment before speaking, carefully choosing her words.
“Miguel, I wanted to ask you to reconsider… to give Laura a chance to explain herself.”
Miguel sighed, already shaking his head, prepared to shut the conversation down.
“Elizabeth, don’t—”
Before he could finish, the door opened again.
Laura stepped inside.
Miguel’s entire demeanor shifted in an instant. His jaw tightened, his expression darkening as his eyes flicked toward Elizabeth in silent accusation.
Elizabeth gave him an apologetic look, but she didn’t say anything. She just steppe
