CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR

Mom isn’t home when Papi and I eat because she went to her book club. Instead of the relief I’ve felt each time Mom and I have avoided each other in the last week, I find myself missing her. Wishing we were all three eating this meal together.

This time I’m the one who leaves a note before retreating to my room.

Enchiladas in the fridge. Love you, Mom.