HE TOOK HIS FIANCÉE TO HIS POOR HOMETOWN TO TEST HER—BUT THE PAPER SHE HANDED HIM LEFT HIM TOO ASHAMED TO MEET HER EYES

he had called his mother.

“Mama, wear your oldest dress. If Lucia asks, tell her your back hurts, your knees hurt, and the house has been falling apart. Complain a little.”

His mother had stayed silent for a long moment.

Then she asked, “You want to test that girl?”

Although guilt tugged at him, Diego answered, “I just want to be sure.”

Carmen sighed.

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