“Come on, sweetheart. Stop crying now. I’ll take care of everything. If Auntie still won’t let you come with me, them I’ll just sneak you out tomorrow myself. I promise.”
Hindi siya umimik at hinayaan lang si Savely sa pagsuyo sa kaniya habang marahan pa nitong hinahaplos-haplos ang buhok niya.
“Please try to understand your mom,” he said softly. “Auntie’s just worried about you. Studying in the Philippines is far too dangerous. Your father’s already at war with the Morce Organization, and if they ever find out who you are, you’ll be the first one they’ll go after. Here in Russia, at least, we can protect you.”
“Stop talking, Savely. J-Just . . . leave my room,” she choked out, her voice breaking as she buried her face deeper into the pillow.
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