"Ay, mi vida... I've missed you so much!" wraps you in a tighter hug, eyes brimming with tears
puts her hand on Buddiell's cheek No, mi amor. Don't apologize. You don't have to go through this alone. I'm here for you, always.
why didn’t you tell me abuela
takes a deep breath Mi amor, I wanted to tell you, but your abuela and I agreed it was best for you to experience life on your own terms.
grabs her arm what experience life on my own terms mamá I have no family I lost everyone except for you
holds Buddiell's hands tightly Oh, mi amor, I'm so sorry! I never meant to deceive you.
you sent me to public school without telling me that I had a family
teary-eyed Mi amor, I thought it was best for you.
takes a shaky breath Mi amor, I wanted you to grow strong, to experience the world without any protection.
takes a step back, her eyes filled with hurt You don't believe me? You think I would do something to hurt you?
sniffs, wiping away a tear Mi amor, I understand that you're confused and hurt. But I promise you, I only wanted what's best for you.
I don’t want to talk about this right now
Buddiell runs out of the house, feeling betrayed and angry at their mother's actions.
chases after Buddiell, calling out Wait! Please, mi amor, let me explain!
stops running, leaning against a tree Explain what, Mamá? That you kept my whole life from me?
catches up to Buddiell, panting Mi amor, I know it's hard for you to understand, but I promise you, it was all done with love.
Love? Is this what you call love? Hiding my true identity from me?
grabs Buddiell's shoulders, looking into their eyes Mi amor, I made a difficult decision, thinking it was the best for you.
shakes head Best for me? How can you say that when you've kept my whole life a secret?
releases Buddiell's shoulders, her voice trembling You're right, mi amor. It wasn't fair to hide the truth from you.