SOMETHING MORE

Diane’s P.O.V.

We had finished our lunch, and soon after, Liam bade goodbye. “Thank you so much, ma’am. I couldn’t agree more with what Diane told me earlier—your chicken adobo was truly delicious, I’m afraid that I’ll forget my name. If I don’t have to go to the office today, I’ll even stay and eat my dinner here. But maybe next time, I’ll go ahead for now.” Liam’s dimple was showing again when he talked to Mom.

“All right, Hijo. You’re always welcome here. Drive safely,” Mom smiled while reminding him.

I gasped, as my siblings were even surprised when Liam showed Mom an honoring gesture. He gently...