Kabanata Dalawampu't Lima

Sheika cleared her throat. She was anticipated while this man across from her seemed cool and relaxed. Mukhang nag-e-enjoy na aksayahin ang oras niya.

"I've been thinking about expanding St. Claire so we can accept more children," Hans stated as his eyes were on his rice bowl, poking the beef meat with his chopsticks.

Her heart skipped a beat. Did she hear it right? Palalawakin ni Hans ang bahay-ampunan?

Nag-angat ng tingin si Hans sa kausap dahil 'di ito sumagot. He wanted to know her reaction. But Sheika's face remained void of emotion, or more like she was fazed.

"What can you say about that?" Hans asked her.

"For what? St. Claire has nothing to do with you."

Alam na ba niya ang totoo?

"It has something to do with me, Ms. Fernando. I want to protect those helpless children. Who knows what they go through with their parents? Who will protect the