"It wasn't your fault that someone insulted Camilo. And it wasn't your fault that you didn't know I was there. I know that you'd never hurt me on purpose. If you had known I was there that bolt would have never gotten close, but I was the one sneaking up on you for a surprise hug. So if anything it's my fault."
“No! Don’t ever say that again!” Pepa sobbed, hugging Mirabel tightly.
“But....”
Shaking her head, Pepa clung to the little girl tightly.
“You couldn’t have known I was going to strike you! I was the one who hurt you! I’m a bad mother!”
“No you aren’t...”











