Why had Daniel lied about taking Mateo to Mariana?
The minutes dragged on until I heard sirens outside the hospital. Two police officers and a detective walked in with purposeful steps. Dr. Cruz approached first and murmured something I couldn’t quite make out. Then the detective turned to me.
—Mrs. Ramirez? This is Detective Fernanda Salgado . We need to speak in private.
My heart was beating violently.
—What happened to them? Please… tell me my son is going to be okay.
“We’re doing everything we can,” he replied gently. “But first I need to confirm some facts. This… this may not have been an accident.”
His words pierced me like ice.
I followed her towards the doctor’s office, each step heavier than the last.
Just before entering, a nurse ran out of the shock area screaming desperately for the surgical team.
Something had gone wrong.
And the nightmare was just beginning…
