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Lucía believed the apartment would always be her safe place. Years earlier, someone she trusted had bought it for her and promised that no matter what happened, she and her future child would always have a home. Late one evening, exhausted and expecting comfort after a difficult day, she arrived at the building carrying a small bag and dreams of preparing for motherhood. Instead, she found her belongings scattered across the sidewalk. Boxes sat open in the cold air, baby clothes were mixed with family photographs, and even a framed picture of her late mother rested face down near the curb. Neighbors watched quietly, unsure of how to help while Lucía stood frozen in disbelief.
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