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Lisa’s POV“Nanay, let’s eat now!” I called out to my mother, who was still working on handmade fans even at this hour. I frowned when I heard her coughing again and again.That cough… it’s been going on for so long. Why hasn’t it gone away?I placed the plate of freshly heated food on the table before heading to the backyard, where we usually worked on the fans.“‘Nay, come on, let’s eat,” I said, walking up to her.I held the box where we stored the finished fans. She had already filled two boxes! The buyers would be coming soon to pick them up. They usually ordered three boxes at a time. That’s more than a thousand fans made in just one month.“Let me just finish this last one, anak,” she said.I looked around at the remaining materials—there were only a few left. We’d need to restock soon. I glanced back when she coughed again.“Are you really okay, ‘nay? That cough’s been bothering you for a while now.” I walked over with concern and gently rubbed her back. She kept coughing, hol

Lisa’s POV Even though Mom was clearly confused and full of questions after what I told her, I invited her to eat. If I’m right, he might be arriving today. I wanted to go with Mom to the doctor to confirm everything. Whatever Fier or Sir Fier decides, I’ll take Mom with me to Manila for her treatment. Even if it’s embarrassing, this will be the first thing I’ll ask from him—to help me and my mother, especially her. Right now, he’s our only hope. I had to do a bit of convincing before Mom finally agreed to have a check-up. She said she’d just tell me everything afterward. But I’d rather hear it from the doctor, so I know exactly what to do. I also planned to ask which hospital in Manila would be best for her condition. We returned home in the afternoon. We had lunch at a fast-food chain in town—a rare treat for us. Good thing I had just received my final paycheck, which allowed me to treat Mom and do a little shopping. We bought fruits and groceries for the house too. While we we

Lisa’s POV“Just admit it to me, are you pregnant?” my mother said calmly, but her eyes were red with anger. What have I done? She might get a sudden high blood attack right here.“Nanay, please have some juice first. Hold on, calm down.” I stood up to pour her a glass of juice.“Why? So it’s true? Lisa, you barely even know that man. And you already gave yourself to him!?”She shook her head and rubbed her temple. I handed her the glass, which she just looked at but didn’t take. I stood in front of her, looking at her flushed face. I was worried seeing the anger and disappointment all over her weary expression.“I know you’re an adult now, you can think for yourself. But—my child! I never stopped you from being in a relationship as long as you introduced the guy to me first. Get to know him well. Think carefully if he’s really the one before you give everything, especially your…” She bowed her head and covered her forehead. “Lisa, it’s not easy being a mother, you know that. So many