Rena refrained from defending anyone.

Her heart ached for both Cecilia and Edwin.

At two years old, Edwin still lacked proper documentation.

Rena composed herself and suggested, "Come home with me."

Cecilia bowed her head, hesitating for a while before murmuring, "I can't go back. My parents and my brother won't just let the matter go. They'll demand justice for me and my son..."

Rena gazed at her intently and asked, “Shouldn't they?"

Cecilia paused, and Rena gently ran her fingers through Edwin's hair.

“You can't stay here forever."

Still hesitant, Cecilia held Alexis in her arms and kissed her.
"Alexis has grown up. I don't have enough money to buy you a proper gift."

She removed her necklace.

It was the only possession she had taken from the Fowler family.

She intended to give it to Alexis.

Rena turned her face away, tears streaming down her cheeks.


Cecilia, too, began to cry.

Edwin, still young and frightened by their weeping, joined in with his own tears. Softly, Alexis comforted him and said,

"Leonel said boys should be strong!"

Edwin stopped sobbing and looked at her with teary eyes.

Alexis planted a kiss on his cheek.

Eventually, Rena failed to convince Cecilia.

It was only when she promised not to tell Waylen about their encounter that Cecilia found some relief. Before departing, Rena handed over all her cash, which was more than $10, 0 to Cecilia, assuring her that she would return the following day.

Cecilia accepted the money.