I had been sending 1.5 million pesos each month to my mother to take care of my wife after childbirth.

“You can eat,” I said softly.

Hue looked at me.

“Really…?”

I nodded.

She took the spoon slowly.

After the first bite, his eyes filled with tears again.

“It’s… Very good.

I felt a lump in my throat.

“I know.

The baby began to cry from the room.

Hue got up quickly.

“I’m going.

I followed her.

I watched her as she held the little one in her arms, rocking him carefully.

The warm light from the lamp illuminated his tired face.

But for the first time in weeks…

He seemed at peace.

I walked over and put a hand on his shoulder.