And now, in **2026 — 47 years later — no one could imagine the incredible surprise that fate had prepared for them

“It’s not their place,” said others.

But Richard never listened.

Because every time one of them ran to him screaming **“Dad!” **, I knew I had made the right decision.

The girls grew up.

Sarah was the first to show off her talent for studying. He spent hours with the books open at the kitchen table while Ricardo prepared dinner.

Naomi was the most naughty. I was always making up games or making others laugh.

Leandra had a natural sweetness. If anyone cried, she was the first to hug her.

The others also had their own dreams.

Raising them was not easy.

There were sleepless nights.

There were impossible bills.