Chapter 67

Aviena’s POV

“I will, Wife… I willl…” mahinang saad niya na niyakap pa akong muli sa pangalawang pagkakataon. Mas lalo lang akong napahagulgol ng iyak because this is the first time I ask for help. I always feel like everything is just my burden to carry but right… how can I fucking forget that I have River? I have River, to begin with.

“I’m sorry…” Mas lalo lang lumakas ang hagulgol ko nang sambitin ‘yon.

“I’m sorry for not thinking about what you feel at all. I’m sorry for being scared… I… just don’t want my daughter to live her life being scared of the world. I’m scared that she’ll kill her… I’m scared of all the decisions Ate will do…” mahinang saad ko.

“When did everything start?” kalmado niyang saad nang kumalma ma ako. Natulala naman ako roon. Hinawakan ni River ang kamay ko.

“You don’t have to tell me now if you’re not fine, love… I’m sorry for asking a question. You may take your time…” bulong niya bago ako hinalikan sa noo. Ngumiti naman ako sa kaniya at umiling.

“6 yea