Chapter 40

Terrance

Pakiramdam ko ay bigla akong nabingi matapos ang sinabing iyon ni Lucy. Tila tumigil din sa pag-ikot ang aking mundo, at maging ang pagtibok ng aking puso ay tila bigla din na huminto.

I was rooted in place. I couldn't move nor say even a single word. My eyes widened and my mouth remained slightly open as I stare at Lucy who is also looking at me.

Brianna had a miscarriage; she just lost her and your baby, Terrance. Tila sirang plaka na nagpaulit-ulit sa aking isipan ang sinabing iyon ni Lucy.

"You're shocked. I was too, and so is Brianna." Pagsasalita ulit ni Lucy habang ako ay hindi parin magawang makapagsalita. And so, Lucy continues, "Brianna was not aware that she was pregnant. If she knew, I am sure she won't be taking those sleeping pills, she won't starve herself, at hindi siya magiging pabaya sa sarili niya. Brianna has always wanted a child. She wanted to build a complete and happy family with you, but sadly, you don't feel the same way. I know I have no right to s