chapter 18 • wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him as close

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𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐃

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𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐃.







she clicks another photo of alex.

"i'm the only girl who needs to be seeing you. who are you posting for?" she questioned, snapping another photo of him.

"nobody." alex said.

"sweet kicks, papito!" lydia said.

"abuelita, take a picture of me, because cherry is being a jealous hater." alex took back his phone, and handed it to lydia.

lydia snapped a picture of alex.

"what's going on south of your ankles, buddy?" penelope questioned. "aren't those the expensive sneakers i said you couldn't have?"

"they were a gift.. from my admirers." alex said.

cherry and lydia turned around.

"guys.." penelope began.

"i can spend my money how i want too." lydia said.

"how about contributing to the rent?"

"i'm a senior! i'm on a fixed income!"

"mami, i am trying to teach alex the value of a dollar. you need to pay for those, or send them back."

penelope sighed, and looked over at cherry.

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