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

functioned, and dust drifted inside whenever the doors opened. Yet she simply took a tissue from her purse, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and smiled.

“The place you came from is beautiful,” she said. “It feels peaceful.”

Diego remained silent.

Inside, he thought, Wait until you see my mother’s house. Let’s see if you still say that.

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