Chapter 26

• Mom held onto me tightly as we were about to leave. I didn't want to leave her side either, but I had no choice. I cried incessantly as we got into the car. I hoped Mom would listen to me and just leave and go back to Cavite. I didn't want Rodrigo to know that I saw Mom.
• I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself. I looked at Bruno, who was driving silently in front.
• "Can you not take me back to the mansion for now?" I asked. Bruno glanced at me through the rearview mirror.