I barely felt the sting because I was too worried and said without restrain, " She is just one year old! What if she chokes? If that’s not heartless, then what is?!"
"Enough! Your aunt only comes to the old house a few times a year and you and your daughter just had to ruin everything! How many times have I told you to respect your aunt? Stop embarrassing me!" my mother roared.
I was so worried that I became enraged. So, I yelled at her, "Mom! She’s your sister, not mine! It’s your responsibility to take care of her, not mine! Grandfather told you to look after her so what does that have to do with me? Haven’t they ruined my life enough?"
In my arms, my daughter’s cries weakened. My heart dropped. I could not think of anything else. All I wanted to do was to go to the kitchen and rinse the child's mouth.
My mom was furious and swung her arm to slap me while yelling, "Ungrateful son, I'll beat you to death! I won't let you walk all over me!"
Mateo went forward and pulled my mom in a false manner then coaxed her, "Aunt, let him go. You know my cousin is small-minded. Don't make yourself angry."