chapter 41

My mom and whoever else helped had made more than enough for the whole family. They went all out too. There was Molcajete de Carnes, a personal favorite, Nopales, Enchiladas, Chile rojo, and rajas con queso, chicken pozole verde. We of course had dessert which consisted of Arroz con leche, Churros, La gelatina, and el flan. There was way more on the long table and I'm sure people would be taking plates home.

Alessandro was looking at the food with slightly wide eyes. "Have you ever had any of this?" I asked with a smile.

"These are Nopales, right?" I nodded. "Those are good. I've never had any of this other stuff." I laughed, Moon in my lap but trying to get onto the table to see everything.

"Animals aren't allowed at the table." My mom, who sat right in front of me, said with annoyance.

"Then maybe you should leave." Her eyes shot up to meet my gaze and I held it. She thinks because I'm her daughter I'll respect her but after all the shit she put me through she can go to hell.

"Respe