Finally, Victoria received Paulina’s instructions: the big day of her escape had arrived. Thanks to her good behavior in the previous days, Salvatore had allowed her to attend the school events to support her children. Without him nearby, she would have the perfect opportunity to carry out her plan.

Determined, she placed her children’s passports and her own in her purse, applied a little perfume, and, filled with happiness, went to fetch her children.

They were excited; the day of their presentation had finally come. They had practiced a lot and looked radiant, especially happy because their mother would accompany them. In the living room, Salvatore was with them, putting...