I remained completely still.
—Are you saying the accident was intentional?
Daniel shook his head slowly.
"We have no proof of that. It could be a coincidence. But I think it's important for researchers to be aware of this connection."
I felt an unbearable cold.
—Then give them everything.
That afternoon, the doctor examined Maya again.
He asked her to try wiggling her toes.
My daughter closed her eyes tightly.
For a few seconds nothing happened.
After…
His thumb moved slightly.
I put both hands to my mouth.
—¡Maya!
The doctor smiled.
—It's an encouraging sign. There's still a long recovery process ahead, but it's a good initial response.
I gently hugged my daughter.
She smiled for the first time since the accident.
—Mom, I think my feet can still hear me.
I started to cry.
—Yes, darling. They're listening to you.
But that happiness didn't last long.
At six in the evening, my father appeared at the hospital.
He looked like he had aged ten years.
