Chapter XLVII: The Companion of the Missing
At Bantaoan, as the mass reaches its end, Dolores, Dominga, and Liz's grandma step out of St. Ildephonse Parish Church, blending into the crowd. However, a familiar yet unwelcome face emerges from the shadows.
"Well, well, well, look what we have here. My wretched sister-in-law," the woman sneers, her arms crossed with a smug expression.
Liz's grandma glares at her. "What do you mean by wretched?!" she snaps, her voice laced with restrained anger. Dolores and Dominga instinctively grab her arms, trying to hold her back.
"It's not worth it," Dominga whispers.
With a deep breath, Liz's grandma turns away. "We just wanted to live peacefully," she mutters, shaking her head.
The trio quickly leave the church grounds and head toward the municipal
