#Chapter72Damn, Son. Did You Forget Your Raincoat?PattyLife calmed down, except for one minor problem. Nate and I didn’t calm down.Nixon was around six months old when I found out I was expecting again. I’m not the only one expecting, so were Cayson and Dominique. However, Nate and I made an exc
#Chapter73New NeighborsPattyNate was getting Nash and Nixon dressed, and I took care of the twins when we heard a truck. The new neighbors are moving in.He helped me with the twins after getting the older boys settled. I picked up Nathan as he picked up Noah. Being the nosy people we were, we ch
#Chapter74No more!PattyMy husband lost his damn mind after finding out that I’m pregnant again. I didn’t understand because I was on birth control and took it religiously.The twins were about two, and I figured we were done having children, but we weren’t. The doctor confirmed it. Boy, I had que
#Chapter7512 years later: We’re Having CompanyPattyIt had been twelve years of chaotic craziness, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. The boys had grown up. Nash is twenty, Nixon is eighteen, and a senior in high school. Nathan and Noah are seventeen and juniors, while Nolan is fifteen and a
#Chapter76Here Comes the Gray BrothersPattyA girl in the house makes for an exciting dynamic, but a seventeen-year-old girl is even crazier. The boys and Maggie fought, fought, and fought some more.It started with the twins. They wanted to have a little fun and decorated our front yard with Magg
#Chapter77The Gray BrothersMaggie“Nolan! Give me back my bra, you little brat!” I chased Nolan. He ran, waving my bra in the air. You’re wondering what I’m doing? I’m chasing Nolan Gray, the youngest of the Gray Brothers. He wasn’t little since he’s five inches taller than me, but he’s still a p
#Chapter78Nash GrayMaggieI was in a deep slumber until someone bumped into furniture while cussing up a storm. Ugh, I’m glad someone thinks of other people needing sleep. I propped myself up. I noticed a silhouette bumping into items, throwing stuff around the bedroom.Oh, you don’t worry, buddy.
#Chapter79Nixon GrayMaggieI climbed out of bed and changed my clothes before going downstairs. As soon as I walked out of the bedroom, I ran smack into Nixon. He gave me an annoyed glance.“You can’t be serious. You can stare at us, but you can’t look where the hell you’re going. Get out of my wa
#Chapter654Happy anniversary, Patty and NateMaggieWe got back, and everyone got settled. The boys went to pick up family members from the airport. The girls and I checked the hall to make sure everything is ready. Lyric and Larkin brought the cake and desserts. Lakin and Luna helped Lex and Nash
“That’s why I became a pastry chef,” I said, surprising Dad. “You taught me you could love what you do and make people happy. You were patient with me and never raised your voice while encouraging me.”“You had this shyness to you that people didn’t understand. It didn’t matter because I did,” Dad s
#Chapter653GraduationPresleyIn the next few weeks, we spent studying for finals as Payton, Parker, and Markus finished school. Our parents were coming in along with the brothers and sisters. They had to pick up their caps and gowns for graduation.After my last final, I came home and collapsed on
Pax looked at me and arched an eyebrow.“Okay, we had a lot of issues, but it’s time to put those issues to rest,” I reasoned.“I didn’t understand why we didn’t get along growing up,” Pax said to me.“Because brothers fight, but it doesn’t mean I wouldn’t protect you if someone else hurts you,” I r
#Chapter652ResolutionKayleeWe returned from our trip, and Caleb called us down to the station. I didn’t know what to expect coming into the station. Presley and I entered and stopped. I looked at the station, remembering what happened.“Are you okay?” Presley asked me.I sighed. “I didn’t underst
Markus walked as he dragged me behind him until we were out of earshot from everyone. He released my arm.“If you want to redeem yourself, then you and I are working together,” Markus informed me.“Redeem me with what?” I asked.“Nora,” Markus told me.“I apologized to Nora. We’re good,” I replied.
#Chapter651Spring break funPresleyWe spent the rest of spring break kicking back and having fun. We needed it after the few years we had. My brothers and I faced off against our cousins, Shaun, and Hayden in beach volleyball.The girls hung out and talked. Now, here is the issue with our girls. T
I looked at Josie, who talked to Selena. I ignored a girl because I had issues, and it turned out to be the best thing for me.I almost lost my chance with someone incredible because I didn’t see Josie. It took her to open my eyes before I lost my chance.Josie looked at me, and I smiled. “What?” Jo
#Chapter650Spring breakPresleyWe went to Myrtle Beach for spring break since our family owns a beach house. Plus, I thought Kaylee could use the distraction. Jaime was still working on the case with Martinez. His lawyer wasn’t budging.Caleb thought it was best if Kaylee didn’t return to work unt