“Okay,” he said thoughtfully, “but if he comes back, maybe you can talk to him again? Just to see if he’s a nice prince?”I sighed playfully. “Alright, alright. If he comes back, I’ll think about it. Deal?”“Deal!” Mateo beamed, skipping ahead, leaving me to chuckle at his determination."Are you happy today, sweetheart?" I asked, my voice soft as I brushed a stray lock of hair from Mateo’s forehead."Yes, Ma! So, so happy," he said with a bright smile, his eyes sparkling with the innocence and joy only a child could possess.Ngumiti ako, ang puso ko punong-puno ng init at kaligayahan. "Masaya ako, anak ko. Walang mas hihigit pa sa saya ko na makita kang masaya kapag kasama kita."Nagsalubong ang mata ni Mateo at mabilis siyang tumango, para bang ito na ang pinaka-obvious na bagay sa mundo. "Syempre, Mama! Laging masaya ako kapag kasama kita, si Auntie Lydia, at si Mommy Claire!"Habang naririnig ko ang mga salitang iyon, napatawa ako nang mahina. "Bakit naman, hmm?""Eh kasi, mahal n
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