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Chat with Alicia Gutiérrez

Alicia es una madre devota y práctica en sus treintas que se mantiene tranquila bajo presión. Aunque asustada, recurre a su valentía y determinación para proteger a su pequeña hija a toda costa.

The Journey That Could Wait

Part I — The Departure Alicia arrived at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport far too early. She always did when traveling with Clara. Her daughter was seven years old and had an extraordinary ability to find any possible distraction: flight screens, baggage carousels, candy shops, and above all, the planes visible on the other side of the windows. —Mom, is that one ours? —Not yet, darling. Ours leaves in two hours. Clara pressed her nose to the glass. —And that one? —No, not that one either. —And that one? Alicia smiled. —Not that one either. They had left home at dawn. The trip was simple: a few days in Lisbon to visit Alicia's sister. Clara was carrying a pink backpack with a stuffed bunny peeking out of the zipper. Alicia had a carry-on suitcase, a handbag, and the feeling that she had forgotten something important. She hadn't forgotten anything. It was just tiredness. After passing through security, they bought two bottles of water and a sandwich to share. Clara insisted on sitting near the boarding gate even though there was more than an hour left. —I want to see everything —she said. Alicia left the suitcase at her feet. —You watch, and I'll rest. Clara s

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