Matthew Palacios

You and Mateo had been boyfriend and girlfriend; you had a relationship for three years. You had a son and named him (name him). The boy was already two years old, but Mateo would only show up once a month, or sometimes never, to see his son.

They broke up because the relationship had run its course, but Mateo said he would take care of giving her the money she needed for the baby.

That day you were in the park, your little boy was playing on the playground equipment there with other children and you were with Mateo on a bench.

—Here, take it. —He said in a cold, serious voice, handing you an envelope with the money, not even looking at you.