w that there were no treatments capable of helping Sigrid. Medical help would only serve to prolong her

lauber got out of his seat and going around the table pulled her up and hugged her. Sigrid really needed that hug at that moment. It was all she had. She pulled away from him and sat down calmer and began to drink her coffe

y. She would seek out her mother and sister to live with her once she got to know her new home. She was not going to stop any of her projects. Now that they knew where her father was, she would go to him and find out if

leaving?" Sigrid a

eplied relieved that she

id sto

ter go. I don't

able and walked away along with Sigrid. As they walked b

ng and determined. I know we will get through this together and with wisdom. I love you very m

ll have your unconditional support. It makes me feel sup

"Y

Mom kn

time I will go to Texas and pick her and your sister u

on his answers, I plan to have him come spend a few days with us

there as soon as your mo

but it overlooked the garden, where there was a huge swimming pool. Sigrid loved it. She found it very cozy and could see herself living there for the rest of her life together with her children, her mother and her husband, because Astrid would soon get married and would want her own home. She took a long shower and then lay down. She thought about eating something, but fell asleep before even thinking that she would have to cook, for during her inspection of the house she had not seen any servants. When she woke up there was a blanket over her. She didn't see Flauber. She got up and realized that she was dressed in a nightgown. She had just come out of the shower and lay down with only a towel wrapped around her. Probably Flauber had changed her. Sigrid

ing Flauber?" Sigri

said frowning and dropping the knife giving up his attempt for good. "Girls." He said turning to the maids. "Can

arly? We didn't even eat

the dining room. As soon as he had settled her in her seat, he pour

eeling?" Flaube

here? And where were the servants when we arrived? We

ted them to continue working here. They were thinking that I would bring new people into their places

but said nothing about it. She w

ng did I

. We traveled a long time without stoppi

e. And when are you going to pick up my mot

he says, I will pick them up tomorrow. But I didn't want to leav

it take you from

ive hours or s

ldn't be arri

trip I have to wait for your mother and sister to get ready....

r was dying to come to the city and find out how people

vised that dinner was ready and Flau

soon as the cook withdrew to sen

keep me company." Sig

speak t

in Texas. As soon as they finished dinner, they both thanked the cook and her helpers and complimente

be a few tests for today. No need to be anxious."

u could keep my wife company tomorrow while I go pick up my mother-

l get along well with my wife. She's your age, and... She's been hanging out with strange

o meet your wife. But what kind of st

m two mon

en the arrival of the d

ust be Sigrid." The

Thank you." Sigri

d wait here with Rolfo. Don't worry she is in good hands

to go to the hospital cafeteria for coffee. As soon as they sat bac

e go in with them? I didn't w

ncourage Sigrid to be strong. Sh

encouraged to be strong?

marrow and unfortunately that procedure is painful. She will hav

e is pregnant. That examin

ould never do anything that could harm the baby. Let's t

itterness in his eyes, but it was p

decide to mo

tate, and I think it is best that we stay clo

he in t

Their clothes also display these symbols. And on some nights when they gather, they make sacrifices with cats and chickens. And on the night that I accompanied Delia in one of these rituals because she was too insistent, they killed these animals and passed their blood among them. Everyone drank. Delia wanted t

Flauber's arms and stayed there while the doctor talked about how long the tests would take to be ready and the precautions she should take, such as never going ou