#Chapter42

Peter - We're in the dining room.

I hide so my father doesn't see me; I want to surprise him. I press myself against the entrance of the dining room, and when my father peeks in, I startle him.

Mr. Hernández - OUCH! - he shouts, and we all laugh as we see my father getting startled.

Belinda - Sor...ry... Dad. - amidst laughter.

Mr. Hernández - Girl, you'll give me a heart attack.

Belinda - It's been a while since I played this little prank on you—since I was a child.

Rodrigo - Yeah, Dad, it's been a while since Belinda pulled this prank on you. - He...