Chapter 35

“Hmm. I have nothing with anyone. I just really like him, that is all there is to know. See? There is nothing serious between me and anyone.”

“You don’t have to make all of these explanations. No one is gonna scold you, sis!” Tony said excitedly. He was really excited for her and he was all smiles as he watched her demure smile and downcast expression. She was embarrassed to talk about it.

“Lover girl. You could maybe tell us something sweet about your love interest? That won’t be bad if you ask me,” Alicia said. She was teasing Helen.

“Well, I was at Lucy’s and I met this guy that I really liked and we got talking and really liked each other and that is the end of the story.”

“No boyfriends until you turn eighteen, Helen.”

Alicia said it. Tony’s smile vanished. He turned to see Helen and how she had taken the sudden harsh command, and he was surprised to see her smiling. She did not mind? Wow, that made sense to him.

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