Now the woman he loved believed that he had failed her.
And perhaps, in one important way, he had.
He had introduced her to his family without preparing them for the reality of their relationship. He had allowed himself to hope that love would be enough to overcome every objection.
He had forgotten that Raquel had spent decades learning how cruel people could be.
She didn’t need another person telling her that she was worthy of love.
She needed someone who would protect her dignity when the world tried to take it away.
Raúl had tried to defend her, but he had been too late to prevent the damage.
He bowed his head and wept.
For the first time since meeting Raquel, he understood how much he stood to lose.
Not the house.
Not the opportunities.
Not the money.
Her.
“Why Didn’t You Warn Me?”
The following morning, Raúl returned to Raquel’s residence.
