Chapter 9

Don’t Come Near

Is there anyone in this world who cares more than me? I grew up without parents. I only have grandma and grandpa. Now, they both left me.

I understand their loss. I realized that maybe now they are in heaven. I also understood how my grandmother loved my grandfather.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I fixed my clothes. Grandma was buried yesterday.

At the same time as her funeral, Senior and Seniora decided to adopt me. If only someone else could help me, I would have refused.

For now, only I can help myself.

I looked around our tiny home. My heart breaks. Too much. I can return her every day and clean it.

I got into the SUV that was waiting for me. Montenegro s driver picked up—sadness, nervousness, and regret.

Many people want to help me and feel sorry for me. Many friends of their grandfather and grandmother sympathized with me, especially senior Juanito.

As soon as the car entered the high gate of the mansion, my