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Jia couldn't stop her tears as they both recalled their experiences. Back then, she had been crying for many nights until she would fall asleep with an aching heart. Her life had been so empty and lonely for many days until the days turned to months, and the months turned to years...

"Koko, what happened then when you left?" she asked while stiffling her sobs.

"We still stayed in Palawan for two years until our adoption was finalized."

He went ahead while everyone fixed their eyes on him. His story was so moving and interesting.

"I finished my bachelor's degree in Biology and completed my advance studies in the US before I got a work in a biochemistry lab. When mom and dad decide to move back to Palawan for their retiring age, I got a work in the research lab. That was how I came to know Sir and Madamme." Dr. Aijohn then looked at Mr. & Mrs. Ybañez with a grateful smile.