Kabanata 21

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The twins stealthy run from the garden to the living room and into their room.

Nakahawak sa dibdib niya sa Louven sa kaba dahil muntikan na nilang makasalubong si Jack sa may hagdan habang papunta sa kwarto. Tuwang tuwa naman si Lucas habang nagtatalon sa kama.

"See! See! Did you see him, Louven?! I told you he really looked like us! He's our father!" Sigaw ni Lucas.

"What if magalit si mommy? Kapag nalaman niyang tumakas tayo kanina?" Seryosong tanong ni Louven sa kakambal.

Bumaba si Lucas mula sa kama at hinawakan sa balikat si Louven.

"We'll keep it as a secret, okay? Promise me you won't tell anyone?"

"I don't think so, Lucas. I'm sure mommy will find it out soon. And you aren't even sure if he really is our daddy. It's just your speculations."

"So, you don't believe me?"

"It doesn't matter whether I believe you or not. The truth is still between Johan and mommy."

Napahawak sa baba niya si Lucas as if nagkaroon ng insights sa sinabi ng kakambal.

"Kung siya talaga ang daddy