Given that Sabrina had pointed out her intention directly, Rita was forthright. “Sabrina, Sierra has been childish and made foolish mistakes. She didn't intend any harm. Look, you're okay now. Can't you find it in your heart to forgive her? She's your cousin. We're family. We should stick together."

“Spare me the family talk," Sabrina retorted with a sneer. “Sierra's a Rivera, and I'm a Chavez. Our families are worlds apart. Don't you know what kind of person she is? And you really expect me to believe she meant no harm?"

"Sierra's headstrong and erred, true, but she realizes her mistake now. Horace and I will see to her punishment. But prison? That's too harsh. It'll destroy her life."

"And how is her fate my concern?" Sabrina retorted dismissively.

Rita's obstinacy only fueled Sabrina's irritation. Sabrina had no desire to prolong the conversation. “I won't forgive her. Don't bother me with this again."

Observing Sabrina's intent to leave, Rita's words were laced with bitterness. "Sabrina, how can you be so heartless? Sierra is your cousin, your uncle's only child. Are you so jealous of her that you'd ruin her life just because she grew up by my side? I've heard stories of your childhood jealousy, even stealing Sierra's belongings.

Had I foreseen this, I might have chosen not to give birth to you!"

"Do you think I cherish being your daughter? Why don't you wish me back into your womb?" Sabrina shot back.

"I brought you into this world. How dare you speak to me in such a manner! Do you actually think that I want to have you? If your father hadn't tricked me into believing he'd leave his wife, I would never have had a child like you. Now, if you wish to sever ties with me, at least forgive Sierra. It's a debt your father owed me, and you must pay it back."

Rita's voice was heavy with accusation, clearly referring to Osiris, Sabrina's biological father.

Thinking about Osiris and witnessing Rita's cruel demeanor, a wave of anger surged through Sabrina.

Even though Sabrina was Osiris’ biological daughter, the Chavez family had raised Sabrina. Sabrina would never acknowledge Osiris, even at death's door.

Sabrina faced Rita with a cold stare. "Connor is my father, and I am no bastard. I am Connor's daughter."

With that, Sabrina walked away, not once glancing back at Rita.

Rita reached out to grab Sabrina's hand, but her grip was swiftly shaken off.

Sabrina had long harbored thoughts of leaving.

However, her thoughts about leaving were put to rest, influenced by Tyrone's presence.

Rita's sudden appearance reignited Sabrina's desire to leave. She no longer wanted to remain in Mathias.

The thought of encountering Tyrone with Galilea, their affection on display, was unbearable. Nor did Sabrina wish to remain entangled with Rita and her manipulative schemes.

Sabrina told Bettie her wish to depart. Bettie wanted Sabrina to stay here with her. Bettie understood, however, that aside from Wanda, Sabrina had no family ties to keep her in Mathias. The most sensible option was to start anew elsewhere.