Kabanata 47 Wounded

Her abandonment wound as a child was left unhealed. Seeing her mom again reminded her of being abandoned. She didn't want to admit it, but it had affected her deeply, leaving her afraid of being left behind again. Ang buong akala niya ay okay siya all these years. She went home with a heavy heart. Hindi pa din siya makapaniwala na babalik ang kanyang ina makalipas ang mahabang panahon. Sinalubong siya ni Elijah.

“Hello mommy!” Agad niya itong kinarga. Ang bilis ng panahon, ang bigat na ng anak niya. Darating ang araw na hindi na niya ito kayang buhatin.

“Eli, don’t grow up so fast please.” Pinupog niya ito ng halik.

“I want to grow up so fast because I want to help and protect you.”

“Eli, mommy is strong. Don’t worry about me.”

“You’re lying. I saw you cry sometimes.” She was speechless. Her heart sank as she realized the impact her tears had on him. She's not been good at hiding her emotions.

“Eli, people do cry no matter how strong they are. It’s a way to express our feelings.”

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