Being a young woman who just graduated from law school and passed the bar exams, Juris Agoncillo (Bela Padilla) had nothing else in mind but to pursue her career as a lawyer and to be able to give her family a better life.
However, when she was on a trip to Baguio celebrating with her friends and traversing the city outskirts in her vehicle, they accidentally hit a woman killing her instantly. And while they made a decision of burying the woman’s corpse by the roadside, they were shocked to hear a baby crying nearby. Assuming that the baby was the dead woman’s child, Juris felt responsible for the kid and took her without knowing that she was taken from her real mom, Fina (Jodi Sta. Maria).
Her decision to take the baby was initially met with objections and doubts from her friends and her own father. They later on supported her as she was able to prove to them that she can do take care of the child even though it’s going to be difficult for her, considering that she’s only beginning the new chapter of her life. Well, she might not be married nor a mother yet, Juris was still able to fulfill her duties as an adoptive mom because of her immense passion for children that was developed through her experience as a volunteer in an orphanage.
From the moment she decided to take the baby with them in spite of her barkada’s protests, we already knew that she would be a good guardian. As Juris took full responsibility of the kid, whom she named Leyna, she did everything she could to take good care of her. She provided her necessities, fed her, bathed her, and took her to the hospital whenever she got sick. Juris would then legally adopt her and take any measure that would drive her off from her real identity. There were also instances when Juris had to set aside her work just to attend on the medical needs of Baby Leyna since the latter has acquired thalassemia, a hereditary blood disorder, and even got involved in heated arguments with her dad Emil (Buboy Garovillo) because of this matter.
As Leyna (Iyannah Joyce Sumalpong) grew up, Juris always dedicated time for her by being present to her school activities, personally sending her to school, and even taking her at her workplace. And most importantly, Juris has consistently showered her with love, support, and praises, and never failed to appreciate everything that Leyna does, regardless if it’s little or huge.
Since Mother’s Day is just around the corner, let’s take a look back on some of the moments when she displayed her maternal affection on Sino Ang Maysala? Mea Culpa through this Kapamilya Toplist.