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Plácida Linero

femaleFirst seen chapter 1Last seen chapter 5

Santiago’s mother, an accurate dream‑interpreter who recalls his childhood and later reflects on his death. Managed the dogs during the corpse exhibition and later lost control over them Plácida locked and later unlocked the house door, kept coffee ready, noted the time, and observed the twins running toward the church.

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