The weekend came quietly, but for Ethan, it felt like the most important day of his life. He had been asking Mia, again and again, if he could spend time with Liam not as a stranger, not as just “Mommy’s friend,” but as someone who genuinely cared.Mia finally, reluctantly, agreed. “Fine,” she said, arms crossed, her expression cold. “Pero ayaw lang ug expect nga instant close mo. He doesn’t easily trust strangers.”Ethan only nodded, swallowing the lump in his throat. "I deserve that. I wasn’t there when he needed me most. But this time… I won’t waste the chance."Liam sat on the living room floor, building towers with his toy blocks. His chubby little hands worked carefully, his brows furrowed in concentration. Ethan crouched down slowly, making sure not to scare him.“Wow,” Ethan said softly, his deep voice carrying warmth. “That’s a tall tower you’ve built. Can I help?”Liam looked up, suspicious, then glanced at his mom who stood near the kitchen doorway, watching closely. Mia ga
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