Chapter 46 : Run

Mia's POV

After Ethan left, my mother put the rest of us to work, cleaning up the kitchen. My father walked over to me as I washed up a few dishes in the sink and put his arm around me. He kissed the top of my head and squeezed me tight.

“I’m so proud of you. It seems like all my baby’s dreams are coming true.”

“Thanks, daddy.” I said, smiling.

“I love you, kiddo.” He said, before letting me go.

“I love you too.” I smiled and continued to wash the dishes.

My dad excused himself and retired to the living room while the rest of us girls cleaned up the mess from breakfast.

“Lewis.” My dad said, just before leaving. “Come join me. Otherwise the women are going to put you to work.”

“Oh, Mark!” My mother was annoyed. “Men do chores in this house too.”

“It’s fine.” Allie shrugged. “Go ahead, babe.”

Lewis sprinted out of the kitchen, clearly thankful for an out. Allie laughed and shook her head as she cleared the table.

“What do you girls have planned for th