Rowena's question lingered as Camila pondered.

"You were always so busy with work before, barely talking when you got home. But Lately, you seem to have more time and talk a lot more. What's going on?" she asked.

Camila was at a loss for words.

The more she tried to conceal her feelings, the more they seemed to surface.

“Mom, can't you see the good in me?" Camila grumbled. “I just want to get closer to my dear family, and you shouldn't doubt me."