My uncle got out of prison, and the whole family shut the door on him—except for my mom, who hugged him as if someone else were to blame.

might escape.

Unraveled Threads

As the tension thickened, the air crackled with a sense of finality. My uncle’s gaze bore into me, and for that instant, I felt a mixture of anger and understanding. “Diego, this isn’t just about me. It’s about you. Your life, your truth.”

But my dad stepped forward again, panic etched on his face. “If you go with him, continue reading …