We’re pretty sure you’ve already read Mommy Inday Barretto’s letter of hate for daughter Gretchen. Published in the Funfare column of Ricky Lo in the Philippine Star, she revealed Gretchen’s “evil” ways and defended youngest daughter Claudine.
Now another Barretto has come out in the open to air his side. The statement, addressed to their mother, was issued last Wednesday and here are some of the best parts:
“You have lifted Claudine on a pedestal as the teleserye queen and labeled Gretchen nothing but an ST queen. But who took over the role of her parents, worked at the age of 12 and gave up her education to put her siblings to school? Who put food on the table, paid for the rent, electricity and hospital bills when dad suffered from his heart condition at least two times?”
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“Did you ever once stop her from doing all that because you loved her and wanted to protect her just like what you are now doing for Claudine?”
“What bothers me most is that while she attacks my sister, Gretchen, and pictures her as evil personified, she seems to have forgotten the truth. Mom, as you have gone out of (your) way to answer the issues that Claudine ought to answer for herself, maybe it is high time to reflect on things and address these concerns as well.”
“Hasn’t Claudine changed her mobile number many times while still owning many prepaid sim cards as well?” Joaquin asked.
“If there is anyone who cared more for her niece, we all know it is Gretchen, as she has proven when she chose to protect me and my siblings for a long, long time. This explains exactly why, as you said, we never complained about our childhood.”
“We all know the truth about Claudine’s condition. May I remind you that it was you and dad who had her put in a hospital because you wanted to save her from destroying herself. Yes, Claudine is going through rough times. Again.”
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“And if you truly love her, then you should take concrete steps to save her rather than hitting Gretchen simply because she is standing up to Claudine.”
“Please put a stop to this before our family totally falls apart while there is still something to save.”
So… I guess it’s Team Gretchoriejay now.
Team Gretchoriejay or Team Clauday???
