Maya remained quiet as she looked at her grandmother.
She understood what Cecilia was trying to tell her. More than that, she could see the genuine remorse behind every word. It was there in the emotion in her voice and the regret written across her face.
But Maya could also see something else just as clearly.
Cecilia genuinely wanted to protect her and Jaime, even if it meant facing the consequences of decisions she had spent years regretting.
“Grandma Cecilia…”
Cecilia slowly shook her head, cutting her off.
“I stood by and allowed it to happen once. I made a choice that cost me my daughter, and I have lived with that regret ever since.” Her voice trembled with emotion. “I will not stand by and allow those same beliefs to destroy my grandchildren’s lives too.”
Maya gently covered
