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ntain their family. While she was carefully arranging the dishes, her mind wandered back to the old times when she would eat together with Vanessa. They were very happy back then. But things are different now. She had already gone to the States as declared by madam Anita. And there is no certainty she's ever coming back. Gloria felt a p

me a grown up pretty lady. She had just gotten admitted into college. Gloria and Gerald had been working so hard to give her a bright future since she's the only one who remained. Th

chool. That's probably the reason why she still hasn't woken up by now. Gloria approached the doo

mom, I'll be out soon." Gloria returned to the breakfast table and started humming a song while waiting for

er thought he would become a taxi driver one day. All he ever wished for was to make his dream big and become a millionaire in the future. But how could he achieve that where there is a

one with the car?

I just finish

e right on time. I j

spoon and cleaned it with a tissue beside his meal. Just as he lifted the spoon half way b

nes come out yet? Is

her up. She should b

o cold." He continued eating for some moment, and a question suddenly came up in his mi

Gloria never thought he would raise the matter again. She was already starting to get used to Vanessa's abs

und like that? Does it sti

e doesn't care about my feelings anyway. So why sh

s still very much hurting till now. They've grown used to each other. Now it f

ing an oversized polo shirt and a bum short. She paused at the door and stretched out her hands above her

d morning,

ussing Vanessa in Agnes's presence. He immediately put a sto

old," Gloria said. Agnes walked a few steps to the table and pulled a chair backward before sitting on it. She gazed at th

is it?" Geral

Huh?...

e you looking a

. "Oh, that?... I was just surprised about what's going on. You immediately stopped talkin

ot like Vanessa's issue was something to be kept a secret from Agnes. They just don't want to dig the past. The

at a perf

a at that moment. Liam's visit c

d of course... Agnes," Liam smiled romantically as he menti

uy. He has been friends with Agnes for long, and now they both attend the same college. Unfortunately, he didn't grow up to meet his real parents. He was brought up in a child's welfare. When he turned 12, he fled from there since the donor's support was dwindling. He began h

as your night?" Agnes teased, an

more than enough here," said Gerald,

just finished eating. But t

is attention back to his

at brings you here, Li

o ask for your permission m

this could be all about. With a humorous grin, Gerald turned to face Liam again with his index

uh? Of co

said, and another laughter filled the air o

the market for some ingredients. I

a girlfriend," Gerald joked. "That way, you wouldn

aying around his lips. "My dad is actuall

th you. Just make sure you don't take yo

eyes off Agnes," Liam said as he stared at Agnes pas

look out for my daughter since she's going to be your responsibility

"

to laughter again. Agnes knew she was only making up those lies only to sound humorous, and to create liveliness. On the cont

ng," Gloria urged. Agnes finished up her meal and w

pped. He stared deeply into her eyes with a sense of passion that took his

ok. She's too young for that" Geral

sir. That's no

re. For the second time. I was only ki

ight there" Liam smiled as

Make sure you don't tak

gave her mother a soft kiss on her cheek and moved ar