Chapter 32

"What are you looking for?"

I took a quick glance at him before turning back to the small dresses in front of us. I shake my head. For Carlos sana. "I just thought about Carlos."

He chuckles, softly. "Okay, let's buy him something. He did mention a lot about cars…"

I turn my head back to him, giving him a glare. "Not too much. Please."

His smile widens as he chuckles louder. "Not too much. Yes, of course--"

As he turned around, he suddenly stopped. He takes a quick glance at me before looking back forward, and my gaze follows a toddler.

He looks younger than Carlos, well-dressed, neat, and has red wet eyes. Parang mangiyak-ngiyak na habang may nguso sa labi.

"Hi," Christion greets, squatting down to level the Toddler's height. "Do you have someone with you?"

But he doesn't answer and deepens his frown. Looking with sad puppy-eyes, tears began to fall from his eyes, causing me to step in closer and squat right beside Tion, holding onto the Toddle