The next morning, she left for Manila with the blue notebook tucked securely in her bag. She met Antonio in a small café and handed him the envelope without ceremony.
“Let the truth come out,” she said quietly.
Ramon’s diligence and integrity were acknowledged across professional circles. He was remembered not for the hardships of his final years, but for his commitment to doing what was right.
Selena chose not to seek attention. Instead, she moved to a quiet coastal area in Palawan, where the rhythm of the waves helped her rebuild her life. There, she found moments of calm she had not known in years. Occasionally she opened the blue notebook, not out of fear, but to feel close to Ramon’s steady presence.
One afternoon, she received an unsigned letter. It contained only one message:
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