I PRETENDED TO BE “D.E.A.D” TO TEST THE LOYALTY OF MY SHY HOUSEKEEPER — BUT WHAT I DISCOVERED… WAS DEEPER THAN MY HEART COULD HANDLE.

Pain?
Fear?
Screaming for help?

¿Or…
nothing at all?

One afternoon, I finally did it.

I threw myself on the floor of the living room—
motionless, silent.

And I waited for Lina to come in.

THE REACTION I NEVER EXPECTED When he
opened the door,
he took off his slippers as usual,
sweeping in silence.

But when he saw me lying there…

The broom fell from his hands.
He ran to me.
He dropped to his knees.

And before I could even react,
her tears fell on my cheek.