Chapter 56

MATAPOS siyang umalis ay naghanap ako ng mesa para doon magbasa ng lessons. It was at the back end beside a tall antique window.

I settled myself on a chair. Katapat ko 'yong mismong bintana at sa labas, natatanaw ko ang asul na kalangitan. 

The peak of the trees also peeped out like a sly kid. Its leaves swayed, but the cool air could not be felt. Sarado kasi ang bintana.

Although it calmed my nerves, my heart was still bruised and my body felt weak. I don't know if I still have the courage to finish reading the novel. 

Pakiramdam ko ay wala na akong ganang ituloy iyon. There was no reason for me to read it. 

I hoped for a happy en