Shaina took in the sight of the big house before her eyes as Vaughn helped her out of the car. She limped as they strode into his rented place. She wondered how much he paid for all of it every month.
It must be a fortune every month. Why is he staying here when he could just go back home to Manila? her quiet thoughts.
“Mama!” Spencer exclaimed happily upon seeing her and embraced her by the waist.
Sarina ran to her and hugged her as well, whereas Hilda watched with a small relieved smile on her lips.
Vaughn put the shopping bags on the floor. “Have you eaten, kids, Aunt Hilda?” he queried, ruffling the children’s hair when they let go of their injured mother finally.
“Yes, your housekeeper fed us. Thank you, Vaughn,” Hilda answered.
“That’s good. These are for you.”
The kids beamed
