Chapter 143

Jason's POV:

All of us were gathered in the garden in front of the small bonfire.

Martin was sitting with Lily snuggled to one of his sides and his sleeping toddler on his chest.

Ethan was sitting right beside Susan who was glaring daggers at him but he had a smirk plastered on his lips. I could tell looking at my cousin that he was interested in Susan. At first, I felt awkward with Susan around us knowing she was my student at university but eventually, I got comfortable knowing she was April's best friend and she'll be around more often.

Leon was sitting quietly a little away from Julie who was silent as night.

I opened one of my arms when I saw April approaching me. A smile spread on my lips on its own.

She was looking beautiful wearing a sundress that reached her knees. Her hair was in a ponytail and those beautiful eyes of hers smiled at me.

She took my hand as I guided her to sit on my lap because there were no more chairs available.

She was hesitant at first, her eyes bo