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n 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 were different now. She had already gone to the States as declared by Madam Anita. And there was no certainty she would ever come back. Gloria felt a p

rown 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 was the only one who remained. That

hool. That was probably the reason why she hadn't woken up by now. Gloria approached the door

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

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

with the car? Gl

st finished

ight on time. I ju

oon and cleaned it with a tissue beside his food. Just as he lifted the spoon half way be

come out yet? Is s

up. She should be

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

loria never thought he would raise the matter again. She was already getting used to Vanessa's absence,

like that? Does it stil

he doesn't care about my feelings anyway. So why s

as very much hurting till now. They'd grown used to each other. Now it fel

aring an oversized polo shirt and bum shorts. She paused at the door, stretching her arms above he

orning, M

ng Vanessa in Agnes's presence. He immediately put a stop t

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

it?" Gerald

... Not

ou looking at

h, that?... I was just surprised about what's going on. You immediately stopped talking w

't like Vanessa's issue was something to be kept a secret. They just didn't want to dig the past. Their wor

perfect

that moment. Liam's visit cou

f course... Agnes," Liam smiled romantically as he mentio

uy. He had been friends with Agnes for long, and they both attended 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 hu

your night?" Agnes teased, and

e than enough here," said Gerald,

t finished eating. But tha

attention back to his

brings you here, Lia

sk for your permission ma

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

Of cours

id, and another laughter filled the air on

market for some ingredients. I

irlfriend," Gerald joked. "That way, you wouldn'

g around his lips. "My dad is actually r

you. Just make sure you don't take you

never take my eyes off Agnes," Li

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

"O

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

" Gloria urged. Agnes finished up her meal and we

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

She's too young for that" Gerald

r. That's not

For the second time. I was only kid

there" Liam smiled as he

sure you don't take t

e her mother a soft kiss on her cheek and moved aro