She sent money to her in-laws every month, and they were content to let her be, happy to have one less person to feed.
When Maria was five, and Zilvia started kindergarten, Catherine brought Maria to live with the Carter family. After Zilvia's accident, the Carter family fell into financial hardship and turmoil, constantly beset by illness and unrest. Catherine, not wanting to burden the family, took Maria back to her in-laws. Not long after returning, Catherine ran...
