*continuation of flashback*For kids like them, little Jeffrey and Alyana thought that the world wasn’t as cruel as they think. They might understand daily life, but they don’t yet realize humans’ darkest thoughts and doings. This includes their thinking that simply asking for money would save Alyana’s mother, and Jeffrey’s grandfather agreeing with it. With that thought, they both waited patiently. They accompanied each other in silence, but their presence was loud because their fear disappeared with just the mere thought of having each other’s presence in that corner behind the hospital curtains. For them, it was everything they needed—to be with someone their age, and someone who wouldn’t make fun of their situations. “Bakit ba kayo pinaglalayo ng Nanay mo?” Tanong ng batang si Alyana kay Jeffrey na nakatungo lang ang ulo at nakadantay ang baba nito sa dalawang tuhod na pinagtupi ang mga binti at niyakap.“Ayaw kasi ng Lolo ko sa Tatay ko.” Sagot ni Jeffrey ng hindi nakatingin, h
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