Chapter 23: A Proposal

"Mr. Pablo, please don't go to Remy's place to work anymore. Stay home and look after your health," Santino said, his voice steady and sincere. Pablo gave a wry smile, helplessness clouding his face. "Santino, you know our situation. Aliana needs money for college. If I don't earn, what is she supposed to do?" "I'm here. I came to bring Aliana her tuition fees," Santino said. At that, Pablo's eyes warmed, though doubt still lingered. A thought flickered across his mind. How could a kid that young...