Chapter 58

Miguel and I were in the same place, but we didn't get along. I didn't approach him, and neither did he.

Earlier, while Mom and I were cooking food, we talked about Miguel. Even though Miguel is here, Mom is still determined to return Miguel to where he really is. I also asked him if Miguel knew that he was really sick. You could see the shock on Mom's face, but she didn't deny it to me. I didn't feel bad for him, but I felt sorry for him because, in our situation, he had to hide his feelings.

He begged me to let him—he himself—tell his son the truth about what happened and about his illness. Mom's disease is not cancerous. But it is still dangerous because it requires surgery. The treatment is not scary; the surgery is scary because you are not sure if it will be good for you or not. Whether you wake up afterwards or stay asleep.

We will stay here until we are sure of Mom's safety. Mommy has ordered someone to build another hut so the boys can