-How many?
—I don't remember.
—I will remember it.
Mercedes' expression hardened.
—What does that mean?
Gabriel took a key out of his pocket and placed it on the table.
It was the key to that house.
Mercedes looked at her.
—It means that since
Today you will not use anything of mine as if it were an extension of your own will. The house will remain your home while we resolve this. I will not leave you homeless. But the accounts, powers of attorney, and authorizations that depend on me will be reviewed.
Mercedes stood up.
—Are you going to punish your mother for a woman you haven't seen in nineteen years?
Gabriel also got up.
-No.
The letter pointed this out.
—I am ceasing to reward the person who made sure I couldn't see it.
Mercedes wanted to reply, but Gabriel had already taken the copy of the letter.
Before leaving, she said:
—When those people start asking you for money, you'll understand why I did what I did.
