Chapter 39

Dear Diary,

I just need to express my feelings to you. I still can’t accept that the people who served us and Ignacio have turned their backs on us. They blame my husband for the crimes in the town. Believe it or not, my dear husband could never do what they are accusing us of.

Levi arrested Ignacio for a crime he would never commit. The townspeople attacked us, forcing us to leave our beloved town— Lo siento si no puedo continuar con lo que voy a decir. (- Sorry, if I can’t continue what I’m about to say.)

Stella Montes

September 1988

Ana wiped away her tears as she read Lady Stella’s words. She felt the weight of what Lady Stella was going through.

She clenched her fists upon learning this. “How could the townspeople treat the Montes like that without sufficient evidence for their accusations?”