CHAPTER 18

It felt like he was a kid again. He slowly took a spoonful of the dessert, and it was sweet and creamy - just like his mother's love. He couldn't help but smile as he tasted it. He looked at the Leche flan in the Llanera molder and he suddenly thought of Estella; maybe she likes Leche flan. He took it to give it to Estella.

"Can I take two?" He'll ask his mother.

"Of course, son!" says his Mom.

“Thank you so much, Mom. You’re the best as always.”

"You must have gotten it from your daddy, who loves to flatter."

When he heard what his mother said, he lost his appetite.

“No mom. Actually, I am more like you since you are a responsible and loving mother to me. You're always there for me and understand what I'm going through."

“That's so sweet of you to say! It really means a lot to me that you recognize my efforts as a mother. Thank you for the kind words, I'm so proud to have you as my son.”

He took a deep breath, looked away from his father, and closed his eyes. He didn't want h