Chapter 33

"Baby? Why are you still awake?" Nilapitan ko si Archer na nasa couch, nagbabasa ito habang hinihintay ako. He smiled when he saw me. I sat beside him and kissed his forehead.

"I wanted to wait for you, Mamá. Sirena is sleeping already. I was with her in her room until she fell asleep, then I came outside to wait for you."

I smiled sweetly and caressed his cheek. He's such a sweet little boy. No one knew that but me. Napaka lambing ng batang ito sa akin. I raised him very well.

"So you're reading here while waiting for me?"

He nodded and showed me the book he's holding. "I'm just advanced reading, Mamá."

"You can continue that tomorrow. Let's sleep now. It's getting late."

"Did you drink alcohol, Mom?" Natigilan ako at bumaling ang tingin sa kaniya. He was watching me like he was studying me.

"It is okay, Mamá. You can enjoy yourself anytime you want. Don't mind us. You can hang out and have fun without us."

Sinamahan ko siya sa kaniyang silid at tinabihan ko siya hanggang sa