The husband gave his wife a birthday broom and said, “take your vehicle, you can fly away.” Everyone laughed, but her answer left everyone silent.

Ali was leaning against the wall of the living room watching the guests laugh and have fun. Raimunda’s birthday party had been a success. The house was full of Roberto’s friends, those who were part of his life before he got married.

However, no one seemed to remember that it was Ali’s birthday as well. The laughter, the lively conversations, and the gifts included nothing for her.

She tried to adjust her dress, already wrinkled by all the movement, while serving the others. His feet ached after so many comings and goings, making sure everything was perfect. A question was on his mind: Will anyone remember me? But the answer was already evident. Not even Roberto, her own husband, had shown interest. There he was, laughing in a group, giving her a fleeting glance as she tried to hide her discomfort.

Suddenly, Ali heard a murmur at one of the tables.

“Is she really Roberto’s wife?”

The weight of those words fell on her like a stone. His face felt burn and his hands began to tremble slightly. She tried to turn a deaf ear, but the feeling of being a stranger among these people intensified. He decided to occupy his hands and took a tray with glasses of soda to continue serving. Although the sadness was becoming more and more evident.

It was then that, when he took a false step, the glasses slipped out of his hands and fell to the ground, spilling the soda everywhere. The din caused the conversations to cease abruptly and the eyes were fixed on her.

Raimunda’s voice rose, sharp and full of contempt:

“You’re not capable of doing anything right.

Ali remained motionless, feeling small like a child who had just been reprimanded. Without saying a word, he quickly bent down, picked up a rag, and began to clean the floor. Gradually, the murmurs returned and the conversation began to fill the room. However, Raimunda’s words kept echoing in her head. Tears threatened to escape, but Ali held them back. She didn’t want to give her mother-in-law the satisfaction of seeing her cry.

Then, Roberto approached. For a brief moment, Ali thought that perhaps he was going to help or comfort her in some way, but the mocking smile on his face told him otherwise.

“Ali, you know I have a gift for you,” he said in an ironic tone.

She looked at him with a spark of hope. Perhaps, after all, Roberto had remembered his birthday and had prepared a surprise for him. However, that illusion quickly faded.

He reached out behind the wall, as if to reveal something special, but what he pulled out was a broom.

With a mischievous laugh, he handed it to her.

“Here’s your transport.” Now you can fly,” he said sarcastically.

The laughter of the guests immediately filled the room, enveloping Ali in an even deeper sense of shame and loneliness.

Ali looked at the broom in his hands, feeling how humiliation enveloped her, as if the others had just told the best joke of the night. His fingers clung to the broomstick as tears struggled to come out. But in that instant, something changed inside her.

All the sadness accumulated over weeks, months, perhaps years, was transformed into an intense fury that burned in the depths of his being. His heart began to pound and, without thinking, he began to sweep the floor with quick and energetic movements. The laughter gradually faded and the guests watched her bewildered.

“What are you doing?” someone murmured.

Ali went on, sweeping up the remains of broken glasses and papers scattered on the floor, but his gaze was fixed on the large cake that rested in the center of the table, that cake had been specially commissioned for raimunda, adorned with
delicate icing flowers that looked like a work of art. Alin stopped in front of the table and the room was in a tense silence, without hesitation he lifted the broom as if it were A baseball bat with all its might unloaded it against the cake, crushing it in a single blow, the icing, the dough and the filling flew through the air, spreading throughout the pasture.

The whole room screams It didn’t take long for my cake to arrive, Raimunda screamed, trying to get rid of pieces of icing from her hair, Roberto froze for a few seconds
, unable to process what had just happened, until he exploded in an outburst of rage, But what have you done, you’ve gone crazy, she screamed, advancing towards Alin, but she didn’t wait without looking back, she ran out to the door while the screams and some nervous laughter were left behind, his hands were shaking with adrenaline when he lowered the

steps from the porch when she reached the sidewalk, she quickly looked around and without thinking twice ran to the bus stop, a vehicle arrived at that moment and she climbed in, no matter Where she was going, the only
thing she wanted was to be as far away from there as possible, she plopped into a seat in the back of the bus, breathing deeply while the scenes of the party kept repeating themselves in her mind the laughter, the broom, the smashed cake, Roberto’s furious expression, but above all what remained strong inside him was a

A feeling of relief had left that house, what did I just do, she thought as a shy smile began to appear on her lips as Alin looked out the window, her eyes filled with tears as she saw how the
city lights passed quickly, she couldn’t concentrate on anything, her heart was broken and at the same time she felt a strange sense of freedom, she wiped away a tear that fell down her cheek, trying to Catching her breath deep down she understood that this moment marked a before and after in her life, for the first time she did not stay

Quiet in the face of the humiliations she had endured for so long, but what did this mean for her future? Where would she go now that she had left home without a definite direction, Alin walked
hurriedly, feeling the cold wind of the night bristle her skin, the fear of being in an unknown place was mixed with the deep fear that Roberto caused her, he had always been cruel, but The threat he made during the party was the straw that broke the camel’s back, his hands trembled as he took his mobile phone out of his pocket and dialed the number of

Giovana, her friend from life Alin, you’re fine, Giovana asked, her voice full of concern, Alin took a deep breath, trying to control the tears that threatened to flow, I don’t know what else to do, I ran away from home, Roberto humiliated me in front of everyone, Where are you, I’m going to look for you,
Giovana said immediately, the concern evident in her tone, I’m not sure where I am, I’m near a square, I think it’s where you live Stay there, I’m going to get you, giovana replied before hanging up, Alin waited a few minutes that felt like hours, the cold of the night made her shiver, but the confusion of emotions that invaded her

It was even more intense Then the headlights of a car illuminated the square and Alin recognized Giovana’s vehicle, her friend, stopped the car and ran out to hug her, get up Ali, let’s go to my house and
tomorrow we will solve everything, Giovana did not ask questions about what had happened on the way back, respecting the silence of Alinn, who was still trying to process everything she had experienced, when she arrived, Jovana opened the door of her house carefully so as not to wake her children Alin came in and sat on the sofa hugging her knees while giovana

offered her hot tea, you can stay as long as you need, okay, don’t worry about anything, said giovana, sitting next to her and placing a comforting hand on her shoulder, Alin
smiled, but deep down she knew that she couldn’t be in that situation forever, giovana had her own life with three children and Alin didn’t want to make a burden, she thanked her silently before retiring to the improvised room that her The next morning the silence was interrupted by the insistent sound of the doorbell

Alin looked at the screen and saw Roberto’s name, turned her stomach, but reluctantly replied what do you want, her voice more tense than I
expected, I’ll never set foot here again, you understand, never again because of you, my friends have been laughing at me all night, you’re going to regret having done that, Roberto shouted on the other end of the line, his voice Imbued with hatred, Alin experienced an intense mixture of fear and rage, she had endured humiliation for so long, but in her

Inside something had changed, he realized that he regretted having been by his side for so long, he decided to hang up the phone, breathing heavily while his heart was pounding, Alinn knew that he could
not stay there forever, he needed to free himself from a life that was not under his control and with that determination he started looking for work, it was not easy since the opportunities were limited, but he did not give up after several days of searching, she managed to get a job in a laundry of a large company, the work was simple but the routine was her.

it helped to keep her mind busy, her New Home was modest but enough for her to start dreaming of a future away from Roberto, as soon as she received her first salary, Alin started looking for a place to rent
, she finally found a small house, very simple and somewhat deteriorated, but that symbolized the beginning of her new life, Giovana was happy with Alinn’s progress but also worried about her despite this. Alin insisted that she should leave her friend’s house, you have a family that takes care of you, Giovana told her, I’m very grateful for everything

but now I need to learn how to manage on my own, Ainn’s new house required a lot of repairs But that didn’t discourage her, she saved the little money she had
and decided to paint the walls to give them a little more life, she asked giovana if she knew anyone who could help her and the next day Eduardo showed up, a friend of her friend’s Hello I’m Eduardo, giovana asked me to come and see what “You need,” she said with a friendly smile as she looked at Alinn’s house, she smiled back at him.

little nervous about his presence, but soon she felt more comfortable with the painter’s polite and calm attitude, yes, the walls are very worn, I think a new coat of paint would make
a great Dif replied Alin showing her the rooms, Eduardo quickly made a quote And she had an idea Clara of what should be done in two days we will have it finished, it will be as good as new, she assured Alin was relieved to know that Eduardo was A man of confidence During the two days he spent working in his house, he always maintained a

respectful and polite behavior, which helped Alin feel more confident at the end of the job, Eduardo handed her a business card, if you need anything else, don’t hesitate to call me, she said with a smile, Alin took the
card but hesitated for a moment Before speaking with a shy confession, she asked, I don’t know how to read well, could you write your mobile number so I could call you if I need it, Eduardo He was surprised for a moment, but quickly hid her surprise, not wanting to make Alin feel uncomfortable, of course, no problem, she replied by taking her phone and

keeping her contact after saying goodbye, Alin was left alone in her freshly painted house, she looked around feeling a slight satisfaction Although the place was still Modest, every step she took
towards her independence gave her a strength that she did not even know she possessed, now she began to believe that despite all the difficulties, she could finally have a life away from the shadows of Roberto, thus starting a new stage in her life while I watched Eduardo through the window who adjusted his tools to fix a leak The sound

of the dripping water became a constant reminder of the things he couldn’t control in his life, the environment was comfortable, filled with a silence that somehow felt natural
between them, you’ve been living here for a long time, Eduardo asked suddenly, trying to strike up a conversation while checking the pipes, Alin hesitated as he didn’t like to talk about his life, especially the last few months, not long ago, just a few months ago She replied without wanting to give many details, she still wasn’t sure how much she wanted to open up to the

noticing Ali’s reserve, Eduardo decided to shift the focus of the conversation to himself, I’ve been in the city for a while, I have a son, Renan, who is 10 years old and is the light of my life, Alin looked at him, noticing the twinkle in Eduardo’s
eyes as he spoke of his son, an emotion he didn’t usually see in Roberto, who always seemed more concerned about his own image than any other. And your wife asked curiously, we are separated, Eduardo replied with a somewhat sad smile, hard work to pay the pension and give the best to Renan, he is the reason why I keep going

Alin was silent for a moment, reflecting on what Eduardo had said, he felt a pang in his chest. When he heard that his son was his reason for living, I’ve always wanted
to have children, he muttered, almost as if he were sharing a secret, but I never had the chance, Eduardo stopped what he was doing and looked at alinn, perceiving in his eyes a mixture of sadness and regret, you have time, alinn, it’s never too late to these things she smiled slightly but then looked away, I’m separated from my husband, she revealed how

if a weight was lifted off her shoulders, Eduardo looked at her in surprise, but didn’t say anything, waiting for her to continue, it was a complicated relationship, on my last birthday he gave me a broom in front
of everyone, it was humiliating, Eduardo frowned, tilting his head in disapproval, Alin, you should stay away forever from that man, he said seriously, No one deserves that kind of treatment, Aline nodded, taking a deep breath, Eduardo seemed to understand things one way Simple without judging Maybe that was what someone needed at that moment

not to pressure her, but to listen to her and advise her without ulterior motives, I’ll have to come back tomorrow to finish, Eduardo said as he picked up his tools, there are some details in the plumbing that I want to check, it’s okay, no problem
, Alin replied relieved to have him back the next day, the next day when Eduardo arrived at Ali’s house, he was not alone by his side, there was a brown-haired boy and a smile Shy I hope you don’t mind, said Eduardo, this is Renan, he wanted to come with me today, of course he’s not welcome, Renan looked around the house with

curiosity as Eduardo returned to his work Alin was enchanted by the innocent and joyful energy of the boy who seemed so different from the Heavy atmosphere that used to be in his house with Roberto the
three of them began to talk and laugh together You like to help your father with the work Alin asked as Eduardo adjusted the last details of the plumbing sometimes Renan replied with a mischievous smile But I prefer to play the video games Ali laughed and Eduardo also shook his head, he says that but he always wants to know how the games work.

things, don’t be fooled, Eduardo said, disheveling his son’s hair, the hours passed quickly and soon the work was done, Eduardo cleaned his tools and before leaving he looked at
Alin with a thoughtful expression, Alin, I don’t know if you’d like to, but tonight there will be a show in the square, something simple, I thought maybe you’d want to go, Renan and some friends will be there if you want, you’re invited, he stopped for a moment considering that The proposal was attractive I didn’t remember the last time I had gone out just for fun without

However, Roberto’s memory was still present like a shadow that stalked her, I don’t know, she said doubtfully, I need to think calmly, Don’t worry, Alinn, Eduardo replied, smiling softly, you don’t have to decide now, but it would be great if
you came, I’ll think about it, Alin replied, not really knowing what she would do after Eduardo and Renán said goodbye, when she was left alone in the house, she felt a slight happiness, something simple but so different from the monotony and the weight she had carried for so long the presence of Edward and his son had given her a sense of lightness

that she had not experienced For a long time, at the end of the day she reflected on the invitation, Ali was still married to, at least technically, but after everything she had experienced, that relationship seemed
distant, almost nonexistent, Roberto was no longer part of her life and deep down she knew that had finally changed, Alin made a decision, she needed a little joy, something to remind her that she could still enjoy life, she took his mobile and sent a message to Eduardo I’m going to the show see you Eduardo responded quickly great will be

great to see you there Aline smiled to herself maybe This was the first step towards a new stage in her life, a stage in which she could be happy again when she arrived at the show, Alin and
Eduardo did it almost at the same time, the atmosphere was lit with colored lights and the sound of live music filled the air creating an atmosphere that Renán excited by the energy of the place ran to play with other children in the toys installed in the Plaza Alin and Eduardo They approached one of the nearby tables enjoying

the cool breeze of the night seems that Rená is having a great time, Alin said smiling when she saw the boy interact with the others He loves these events it’s good that he has fun
, Eduardo replied with a light tone then changed the subject Looking at alinn with interest and you Alin how is your relationship with your family Alin felt a little puzzled by the question since it was not something that I used to talk openly but Eduardo seemed genuinely interested I only have my mother he began hesitating before continuing has been

living in a nursing home for Some years I haven’t been able to take care of her financially or emotionally, Eduardo frowned, it must be hard for you, no But in a way I think it’s the best thing for her there, she gets care that I
could never give her Alin, sighed Looking at the ground, but I feel guilty, I feel like I’ve abandoned her, Eduardo nodded, trying to take in what he heard, the idea of his mother living in a Asylum, unable to read or have freedom, already seemed unsettling to her, but now that she knew that Alin also carried that weight, everything seemed even more overwhelming to her:

learn to read, Alin asked, looked up, feeling a little trapped in her thoughts, seeing the surprised expression on Alinn’s face, Eduardo realized her bewilderment and quickly added,
it’s not that I’m pressuring you or anything like that, But honestly, I think you have a great I just wonder what has stopped you, Ali laughed, Although without a trace of joy I have thought about it, yes, many times but Roberto never allowed it, for him it only served to maintain the house, no courses, no books, he said it was unnecessary Eduardo pressed the

fists trying to contain the anger that hearing that caused him although he did not know Roberto personally he already had a clear idea of what kind of man that was It’s absurd Alin everyone should have
the right to learn to study Roberto has restricted you Alin shrugged his shoulders as if he had already accepted that situation as normal the truth is that we were never very united to be honest Eduardo confused asked what you were doing Alin took a deep breath before answering, I grew up in her house, my mother worked there as a maid and

we lived with her when my mother grew old And she had to go to a nursing home, I stayed, they always treated me as part of the house and I never saw a reason to leave Roberto, we had lived together since
I can remember, Eduardo kept silent, assimilating what Alina had just shared, every word confirmed what he was beginning to fear, wait, what have you said about always, Aline nodded, trying to clarify, my mother always worked for Roberto’s mother Raimunda took care of everything in her home and I grew up with them when my mother went to the

asilo decided to stay, it seemed the most natural thing to do, Eduardo continued to process the information, but something was clear to him and he paid you for this, he asked, trying to understand the nature of their relationship, Alin looked
at him confused, he never paid my mother or me, she always worked there taking care of the house without receiving anything in return, a chill ran down Eduardo’s spine, alinn you understand what this implies, they used you you were treated like a servant without compensation and now you are still trapped in this situation without having been recognized, my God, this is it.

exploitation is a crime Alin blinked as if Eduardo’s words didn’t make sense, she had lived that reality so long that she didn’t understand what he was trying to explain to her I don’t know, it was always like this, they
took care of me and I took care of the house, she reflected, she had never thought about it that way, Alin, you don’t see that they weren’t taking care of you, but that they kept you trapped, this is not right I can’t understand How you have gone through So long without realizing it, Alin stared at the floor with confusion, unable to answer because she had never thought about what her

life in a different way I never thought much about it, it was what I knew, And when things started to get worse with Roberto, it seemed too late, Eduardo took a deep breath, trying to hide
his indignation, Alin, tomorrow you will come with me to a law firm, I have a friend who is a lawyer and helps me from time to time, I think he will be able to explain better what happened, And what can be done from here, Alin looked to Eduardo, surprised at the offer of help she never thought she would really receive, do you think I have any rights, she asked with a

slight tone of hope in her voice, I’m sure yes, Eduardo replied with determination, that family has used you and your mother for years, they owe it to you and I’m going to help you get it, what rightfully belongs to you, Alin nodded, still somewhat
stunned by what she had heard, but feeling confident in Eduardo, she suddenly felt that maybe there was a way out of all this, a chance to start to live on her own away from the constraints imposed by Roberto’s family that night when she said goodbye, Alin returned home with her mind full of thoughts for the first time in a long time.

Not only did I feel fear and insecurity, but something new was beginning to blossom within her, the hope of a life free from the shadow that had imprisoned her for so many years, the
next morning Alin unleashed with grief, but determined, Eduardo arrived home punctually as he had promised. And together they went to the office of the lawyer, Esteb, the journey was silent but full of expectations and uncertainties. She knew what to expect from that meeting Although a part of her longed to finally find

answers to so many questions I didn’t even know I had When I arrived at the office, they were warmly received by Estebn, a middle-aged man with a serene and reliable presence, he extended his hand
to Ali and Eduardo, inviting them in, sit down, make yourselves comfortable, he said, adjusting his glasses as he took a seat at the table, Eduardo has summarized the situation for me, but I want to hear it directly from you, Alin, she took a deep breath, a little nervous. and began to narrate her story with every detail she shared, everything seemed to make sense from her

childhood in Raimunda’s house, where her mother worked as a domestic worker without receiving compensation until her relationship with Roberto, which was never formalized and in which she continued to live as if she were
part of the family, Esteban listened in silence with his gaze fixed while Alin recounted fragments of her life that not even she had fully understood until that moment, when she finished speaking, a heavy silence filled the stbo room who had listened to everything attentively, leaned back in his chair and shook his head, visibly affected God

mine, she murmured, taking off her glasses and rubbing her face with her hands, Alin, you and your mother have been exploited for years, this is very serious, Alinn seemed disoriented, trying to assimilate
everything that was being said to her, but I thought Roberto was my husband, that’s how it has always been since I can remember, she took a deep breath and with a serious face, Stevo clarified Alin in legal terms, you were never married to him, that relationship, never Roberto and his family existed They used you, they made you believe that this was a normal relationship, but they didn’t

It was, your mother worked for years without receiving anything in return and they also prevented you from even learning to read, Alin even processing the lawyer’s words felt that the fusion was pressing on her
chest, she knew that there was something wrong in her life, but she never imagined the magnitude of what she had experienced, the pain of that reality began to become heavier, I always thought that this was the way things were, I never knew anything different, What makes this situation even more cruel, Stbo said with empathy, is that they kept you in a bubble where you didn’t have

another perspective on life and that’s a crime Alin looked at Eduardo in search of Consuelo he took her hand gently offering her a comforting smile let’s solve this Alin
said Eduardo with determination she is no longer alone she nodded and continued what do you need from me Eduardo replied now you understand the seriousness of what has happened to you I am going to file a lawsuit against Raimunda and Roberto they exploited you and I will also seek psychological support from your mother for years because it is crucial that you have the necessary help

to face this new stage, Alin shook her head speechless, part of her knew she needed that help, but it was difficult for her to accept that her whole life had been based on a
lie, I don’t know if I can understand all this, she admitted with a trembling voice, Estebn smiled with understanding, you will have time to assimilate everything, psychological therapy will help you understand it and what is more important, to heal the wounds of the past, you have To be the victim of something very serious and acknowledging it is the first step towards your recovery, Alin felt a

mixture of relief and fear, Eduardo squeezed her hand firmly, offering her his support, you will overcome it, Alin and I will be here with you, he said while looking into her eyes in the following months, Alin began the psychological treatment
that had recommended this At first she was reluctant not understanding how those sessions could really help her, but little by little the conversations with the therapist began to open doors in her mind that she did not even know that were closed, cried a lot during the process as she felt the weight of the limitations imposed on her

From a young age, the opportunities she never had and the life she forged to serve them without her realizing it, all this hit her devastatingly, making her understand
that her reality was not normal and that Roberto and Raimunda kept her imprisoned in an illusion, it was a deep pain but also an awakening, Eduardo visited her frequently during this period, bringing words of encouragement and a shoulder to lean on when she was born. Things were getting tough you got a chance to truly live in le

she said every time she felt discouraged they will pay for everything they did and you will be able to build a new story after months of treatment
Aline began to understand what had happened and felt ready to face her past, the tears she shed when she understood the seriousness of the situation were also an act of liberation Alin was no longer the submissive woman who accepted what was imposed on her, she was rediscovering his own strength Eduardo I don’t know how to thank you, he told him a day later

of another visit from him if it weren’t for you Maybe I would never have seen the truth Eduardo smiled and put his hand on her shoulder You don’t need to thank me Alin, we’ve just shown you the way, the rest you did and now
it’s your turn to live the life you always deserved, Alin returned the smile feeling a renewed happiness and a lightness that I hadn’t experienced in a long time, I knew there was still a There was a long way to go but now she was ready and for the first time she believed she could be truly free Alin was nervous as she waited for the start of the

trial, the months that had passed since the lawsuit was filed had been intense, psychological therapy helped her to face the wounds of the past, but now facing Roberto and Raimunda again, who had to face the consequences of their actions
, would be the real test, by her side Eduardo looked at her with an encouraging expression, you are ready for this, he asked softly, trying to calm her down, I am replied Alin. Although I felt a stir in my stomach already I am not afraid of them, Attorney STBO entered the room with a confident attitude and Alin felt a wave of tranquility when she realized that she did not

She was alone, he had done an excellent job preparing every detail of the case, including the recording of Raimunda’s threatening call, when Raimunda and Roberto entered the courtroom, Alin noticed Raimunda’s furious look
, as if she were about to explode at any moment, Roberto, for his part, was visibly pale and restless, his eyes were constantly looking for Alin, but she refused to look at him, the session began and the judge a An elderly man with a stern expression called the parties involved to give their statements

was the first to speak, exposing the exploitation that Alin and her mother had suffered for years, without pay, without rights and how Ali was practically kept prisoner in that house, when it was Roberto’s turn and Raimunda to defend herself, the room was filled with a
growing tension, Raimund was the first to try to justify herself with an arrogant look, saying: I took care of Alin and her mother, they would have nothing if it wasn’t For me I gave them shelter, food, everything they needed and that’s how she thanks me, her tone was full of contempt and Alinn felt a chill.

Estebn, however, was prepared, that’s what you show as generosity, he asked her while the judge observed: Carefully prevent Alin from learning to read, he exploits her and
her mother’s unpaid work, keeping her as a servant and making her believe that she was in a marital relationship, Raimunda tried to answer, but he was not faster and played the audio of the call in which Raimunda threatened Alin if you continue with this Alin I will turn your mother’s life in that asylum into a hell the cold voice and

Raimunda’s threatening speech resounded in the courtroom, generating a heavy silence after the audio playback, the judge’s face became more serious while Raimunda, stunned, was speechless
. That’s your idea of affection, Mrs. Raimunda, Estemo asked him, hinting at his contempt on his part, Roberto, seeing that the situation was deteriorating, tried to save himself, stood up abruptly and with a trembling voice began to beg Alin, my love. This is a mistake Tell them you know we’ve always cared about you we’re screamed as

las lágrimas corrían por su rostro Alin sintió una opresión en el pecho durante tanto tiempo había creído en ese discurso pero ahora todo le parecía claro se mantuvo firme y no lo
miró Roberto al darse cuenta de que sus palabras no estaban teniendo efecto cambió rápidamente de táctica su expresión de suplica se transformó en enojo siempre has sido una sirvienta y siempre lo serás nunca me gustaste mantuve esta farsa solo para que no creyeras que eras solo una criada pero eso es lo que eres gritó con los ojos fijos en Alí y

desbordando Odio la sala permaneció en silencio mientras las palabras de Roberto resonaban dejando al descubierto su verdadero rostro finalmente expuesto sin máscaras Alin se mantuvo impasible pero por dentro sentía
una mezcla de alivio y dolor sabía que sin duda ya no había nada más que aprender de ese pasado en ese momento el juez interrumpió golpeando el martillo Roberto Y raimunda ustedes han sido condenados por explotación y abuso están arrestados y serán llevados a prisión Roberto gritó una vez más tratando de liberarse de los agentes que lo retenían

pero fue en vano mientras lo sacaban de la sala continuó maldiciendo a Alí y culpándolo ella observó cómo lo llevaban sintiendo que sus palabras eran distantes y que ya no tenían poder sobre ella fue Entonces
cuando sucedió algo inesperado mientras sacaban a Roberto raimunda que hasta ese momento había permanecido en silencio Se desplomó en el suelo agarrándose el pecho la confusión se apoderó del tribunal mientras los agentes pedían ayuda se desmayó y alguien gritó los paramédicos llegaron rápidamente pero las noticias no eran buenas raimunda había

sufrido un ataque al corazón la trasladaron de urgencia al hospital Pero no logró sobrevivir y falleció unas horas después cuando Roberto se enteró de la muerte de su madre gritó desesperado culpando a
alinn una vez más mataste a mi madre es tu culpa gritó Roberto mientras lo llevaban a prisión sin embargo Alí sintió una serenidad por primera vez en su vida estaba libre de Roberto Y raimunda aunque el peso de lo ocurrido era abrumador entendía que esto era el resultado de años de mentiras y manipulaciones Eduardo Se acercó a ella y le puso una

mano en el hombro has hecho lo que debías Alin ahora puedes avanzar le dijo ella asintió sintiendo una mezcla de alivio y tristeza todo había cambiado pero por fin tenía tenía
la oportunidad de decidir el rumbo de su vida lo cual era liberador pasaron 10 años desde que Alin recuperó su libertad la indemnización que recibió por la venta de los bienes de Roberto y de la fallecida raimunda transformó su vida de maneras que nunca había imaginado al principio Alin no sabía Cómo afrontar su nueva Independencia después de haber

estado atrapada en una relación Abusiva condicionada a una existencia de servidumbre la libertad le parecía un concepto extraño sin embargo con el tiempo y gracias al tratamiento psicológico y al apoyo constante de Eduardo comenzó a encontrar su camino
Eduardo siempre a su lado la animó a estudiar creyendo en ella de una forma en la que alinn aún no podía hacerlo así dio sus primeros pasos en su nuevo camino aprendió a leer y escribir habilidades que le habían sido negadas durante años cada letra cada palabra era una victoria personal completó la educación secundaria y con Orgullo y determinación

ingresó a la facultad de derecho los años pasaron y Alin ahora abogada miraba hacia el pasado con una nueva perspectiva la mujer que había sido condicionada a pensar que su único
papel era servir ahora Tenía control sobre su propia vida se casó con Eduardo un hombre que la apoyaba y la hacía sentir valorada juntos tuvieron dos hijos gemelos que ahora tenían TR años cada sonrisa de sus hijos era un recordatorio de cuánto había logrado renán el hijo de Eduardo de una relación anterior estaba en la universidad alinn siempre lo

trató como si fuera su propio hijo y pagó por sus estudios orgullosa de poder ofrecerle lo que ella nunca tuvo nunca imaginó que su vida cambiaría tanto pero el viaje la había
transformado en una persona fuerte e independiente nunca me dejaste rendirme le dijo Alin a Eduardo una noche mientras observaban a los gemelos jugar en el jardín no sé ni cómo agradecerte Eduardo sonrió y le tomó la mano no es necesario gracias a ti por todo lo que has logrado fue tu propia fuerza la que te llevó hasta aquí yo solo estuve aquí

para apoyarte ambos se miraron y Alin comprendió que por primera vez en su vida experimentaba lo que significaba ser verdaderamente amada sin embargo las fantasías del pasado aún la atormentaban pasaron meses desde que Roberto salió de
prisión Y los recuerdos de sus amenazas seguían presentes en su mente Aunque se sentía protegida junto a Eduardo y su familia Un miedo persistente la invadía Alin decidió investigar el paradero de Roberto necesitaba cerrar ese ciclo cuando se enteró de que él trabajaba como conserje en un restaurante la curiosidad la llevó al lugar fue allí frente

al restaurante donde lo vio Roberto estaba uniformado barriendo la entrada con una escoba el mismo objeto que una vez usaron para humillarla al verlo él la miró y dejó caer la escoba corriendo hacia ella
Aline exclamó con una sonrisa que parecía llena de desesperación sabía que volvería a verte te extraño podríamos intentar de nuevo pagué mi condena Alin soy un hombre cambiado Alin lo enfrentó con serenidad sin dejar entrever duda alguna ahora llevaba ropa de marca un bolso de diseñador en su hombro y conducía un coche moderno aparcado frente al

restaurante Roberto sin interesarse en ella como persona la vio como una oportunidad para recuperar el consuelo que había perdido Alin crees que puedes regresar a mi vida
como si nada hubiera pasado piensas que solo porque pagaste tu condena tienes derecho a algo trató de sonreír pero sus intenciones eran claramente egoístas Roberto no has cambiado Solo estás aquí porque crees que puedes reconstruir lo que nunca existió interrumpió ella sin paciencia para escuchar más mentiras déjame aclararte algo ya no soy la

mujer que controlab soy libre tengo una vida una familia y nada de lo que ofrezcas me hará volver a La pesadilla de estar a tu lado Roberto guardó silencio por un
momento su expresión se endureció El desprecio que intentó ocultar comenzó a resurgir Siempre has sido una sirvienta dijo dejando entrever su resentimiento nunca me gustaste Alin te convertiste en esta mujer por mi culpa deberías agradecerme Alin suspiró sintiendo el peso de ese momento durante tanto tiempo Roberto había tenido poder sobre ella

pero ahora era solo un hombre desesperado tratando de recuperar algo que nunca existió te equivocas dijo Alin con calma me convertí en esta mujer a pesar de ti y no por ti no te debo Nada
luego le dio la espalda y se dirigió hacia su coche Roberto La observó incapaz de encontrar palabras y cayó de rodillas lamentando lo que había dicho cuando Alin subió al coche y aceleró sintió que el pasado se desintegraba como si finalmente hubiera enterrado ese capítulo para siempre aquel día Alí supo que era completamente libre y mientras

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