At that moment, Martin froze, his entire body stiffening.

He stared at the ashes in disbelief, his lips trembling. "Is this... Auntie?"

"I'm sorry, Auntie. I'm sorry, Sofia. I didn't know... How could this happen? I thought she was just pretending to be sick to get us to marry..."

"This doesn't make sense..."

Martin, lost in confusion, looked at the ashes scattered on the ground, still trying to help me gather them.

I pushed him away with all my strength.

"Stay away from my mom!"