When Laura looked at Carlos again, something in her expression had changed.I was no longer seeing an employee.I was looking at an exhausted man.“My wife’s name is Elena,” Carlos said quietly. “She was diagnosed with kidney failure two years ago.”
Laura remained silent.
—He needs dialysis… three times a week.
Carlos settled the baby on his shoulder.
—But the public hospital is overwhelmed. Sometimes weeks go by without her being seen.
Laura looked at the woman in bed.
Elena could barely keep her eyes open.
—And the children? —Laura asked.
Carlos took a deep breath.
They’re ours.
Then he paused.
—And two more… are my sister’s.
Laura looked up.
—Your sister?
