Chapter 19

As Cassie's words sank in, Via found herself torn between the comfort and stability she had built in the US and the longing for connection with her family back in the Philippines. While she had found a sense of belonging in her new home, she couldn't deny the pull of her roots and the desire for her children to know their extended family.

After a moment of contemplation, Via sighed and nodded slowly. "Okay, Cassie. Let's go home."

With a mixture of excitement and apprehension, Via began to pack up their belongings, knowing that their lives were about to change once again. As she tucked away their memories from the US, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness at leaving behind the life they had built there.

But as she looked at her children playing in the playroom, she knew that ultimately, their happiness and well-being mattered most. And if returning to the Philippines meant giving them a chance to grow up surrounded by family and love, then it was a sacrifice she was willing t