Chapter 934: Near Fatal Consequences

Pablo was inherently biased towards males over females, believing that it was Juan, the mute, who turned his beloved son into a girl. As a result, he grew more and more displeased with this adoptive son, reluctantly raising him from the age of one to six. His mistakes at work led to his dismissal from the company, adding to the stress of middle-aged unemployment and fueling his irritable temper. One night, in a drunken stupor, when Juan stood at the door to let him in, Pablo, unable to steady himself, stumbled and burned his leg on a nearby stove. In a fit of rage, he kicked the child into the corner, and while spending half a month in the hospital, Pablo found his pockets stretched thin. It was then that he conceived the idea of killing his adoptive son. Aware of the illegality of murder, he began to spread rumors about the child's mischievous nature, accusing Juan of stealing money and sabotaging his drinks with salt. Poor Juan, a mere six-year-old and unable to speak for hims