quivered with concern, her worry etched on her face. I could see the lines
sphere that enveloped us. My mom's eyes narrowed at me, her worry refusing to f
te my attempts to reassure her, the weight of her concern was palpable i
in Gustavo's mansion, alright? I understand you worry about me but I'm not a child
nd I hoped the place would live up to its "humble" description. I had to take three buses to reach there. I know
preading across her lips. She stepped closer to me, and I anticipa
ch
ly served as a rem
I will undoubtedly miss you, my mischievous daughter! Promise me that you'll take
s love truly
of the room. I immediately recognized the voice-it belonged to my father. His deter
roar reverberated
xistence!" His tantrums had started again. My mother's expression change
I won't be there to protect you. You made a promise, remember? I'll go
and item with care, I placed them inside my worn-out bag. This bag held se
e myself to leave, a small hand grasped mine, pu
r and desperation. "Sis, do we have anything to
pitied myself, and I pitied our family. Dodong was a reminder of our poor circumstances. This was our reality-a life where we were among the "poorest of the poor." Basic necess
ag. I had kept a piece of Rebeco biscuit there, planning to have it as
t'll still satisfy your little stomach, right?" I
I loved how his facial expression c
he food I found in the trash can to Ate Datdat," he exclaimed b
en I found it in the trash, the owner had just thrown it away in a split se
t I heard. My determination to work increased even more s
even with that small number, our parents struggled to provide us with three m
Dong, where is Ate Datdat?" I inquired, scanning our
ng down. At first glance, it was clear that she was suffering, her emaciated frame revealing her bones. She wa
asked softly, aware of her fragility insi
estion. Sighing, I smiled and answered, "Yes, I'm heading to that mansion now. I'll buy food and
ke care, okay?" She reminded me. I smiled
he room. Glancing at my watch, I noticed
to Papa before leaving. I was always apprehensive about Papa's attitude-h
ply replied with a single "Oh," without even glancing in my direc
oodbye. I'm leaving for work,
cutting off my words with
s mockery stung deeply. I couldn't help but cry-
and serve your family, you stupid girl!" he shouted, his voice dripping with scorn. A single tear e
least be happy that your daughter wants to help? Look
that I care for you, Mama, Dodong, and Datdat! I just want to help.
a stranger. His angry gaze pierced through me. He had changed so much. Gone were the days when he
not, Papa, I will work as a maid. I just want to help. I hope you can appreciate that. Goodbye," I bid my farewell and headed towards th
gently. "Mother... Dodong, I'm leaving now..." I spoke,
strength to speak. "Whether you like it or not, Papa, I will work as a maid. I just want to h
and Dodong standing in front of Papa's room.
gently. "Mom... Dodong, I'm leaving now..." I spoke, m