"And what does Aria's mom do for a living?" Manang Renee took a deep breath and smiled at me, but I could see the sadness in her eyes. She feels sorry for Aria's mom? But why?

"My child... she's a good girl. My daughter met your dad because she used to come to your mom's house often to help with the laundry. My daughter and your mom were childhood friends, and my daughter had everything your mom had, thanks to your grandparents who helped her finish her studies. But I never expected her to get used to the luxuries your mom and your grandparents provided. That's why she started going...