The premise of poverty really validates how Jose and Antonio could let themselves in the pitfall of gambling. You've done a great job in portraying the poorest of the poor of the slums of the Philippines. I hope Allaine won't pursue the rabbit hole that his dad got tangled in. I want to see him strive with honesty and dignity. Just one thing, hospital bills could be paid off by an organization. They simply need to be patient and process the endless amount of paperworks.On the other hand, Antonio and Jose is as equally infuriating as Yanlei. Though Jose was better than Antonio, warning his friend of the possible repercussions. They agreed to Yanlei's terms and did not oppose it. They ought to have stopped while the pit was still shallow. I hope they think about the fate of their families in the event that they sink in a gorge of debt while the status of being poor screams at their conscience. In terms of the technicality in writing, there are some grammar mistakes that I could point out. Don't worry, those are easily proof read. As I always say, enabling yourself to master grammar will able you to produce sentences that will flow smoothly. We all make mistakes, so this is merely a constructive criticism and I hope you take it that way. For my suggestion, I think that you should have an auxiliary chapter for explaining some gambling rules. There are readers who already know it, and there are also those who don't. Hence, for a chapter that focuses on the intense gambling sessions, explaining the rules cut's off the *******.You have a great work here and I'm vouching for the story that you've created! The thrill of gambling is well narrated in every chapter. I'm cheering you on!
