Kabanata 31

Kabanata 31: Help

"I stand before you today to address the recent allegations concerning our company's distribution of these lethal, destructive, and harmful vaccines. Let me make it clear that these accusations are unfounded and baseless..."

Nakahalukipkip ako sa sofa, tahimik lang habang pinapanood sa telebisyon sa isang international news channel ang conference na dinaluhan ni Daddy. Napatayo sa Mommy at pabalik-balik na naglalakad sa parehong direksyon.

"We're not keeping this as a secret to you, Latisha. We just don't want you getting involved with- you know you've been in a controversy. Mas malala ito ngayon-"

"Mom, I understand! You don't have to explain. I just wanted to know if-"

"Do you think your father could do that?!" Napasigaw si Mommy at mariing napapikit.

Nasapo ko ang mukha at ginulo ang buhok.

"I know...he can't...but this is...very serious..."

"Our company has always upheld the highest standards of quality and safety in producing vaccines for various health conditio