I came home from a late-night business trip and found my daughter washing clothes by hand in complete darkness.

If she argued, Teresa told her she was ungrateful.

 

If Bianca wanted something, Sofia was expected to give it to her.

“She takes my clothes,” Sofia said. “Sometimes she takes my shoes. If I ask for them back, she says I’m selfish.”

“What happens when you refuse?”

“She tells Patricia.”

“And Patricia believes her?”