#Chapter106My Darling ValentineMaggieValentine’s Day is when couples spend a romantic day with dinner, movies, and gifts. I’m celebrating my first Valentine’s Day with someone. I wasn’t sure what to expect. With the Grays, you never know what to expect.We didn’t expect Nixon to get arrested. Yea
We left the restaurant and endured a silent car ride. Kat and I glanced at each other, then shrugged. Nash fumed. When your brother calls you from jail, you have two questions. One is why, and two is why. It’s the same question, but you can’t help but ask twice.We pulled up to the police station an
#Chapter107Snow DaysMaggieI should catch everyone up with what happened since Valentine’s Day. Nash and I kept our romance simple and made our relationship so much better. Nixon and Kat were going strong, as were the twins with Marcy and Macey. As for Nolan, well, he tried to hide what he did unt
#Chapter108SoldMaggieAfter our snow day, life returned to normal. Nash and I will have our moment, but I had to worry about other things. I had the pleasure of coming home to the Gray's house and saw a sold sign on top of the for-sale sign.I frowned. My parents had sold my home with my belonging
#Chapter109The Prodigal Parents ReturnMaggieNate took the paperwork to an attorney friend. The paperwork had issues that we overlooked. Besides the money, there was the matter of the house. My parents sold other possessions, and part of the money was missing. Someone signed my name, dated the day
#Chapter110Mishaps and Other IssuesMaggieNash picked me up from school on Friday with our bags in the trunk. We made sure his brothers didn’t realize what we were doing. We would have company if we did. Yes, they were that crazy.I climbed into the car.Nixon walked over. “Why are you here?” “I’
We laid there. “Open up before I break this damn door down!”We looked at each other. Someone busted open the door, and we jumped up. A guy stood there, looking mighty pissed.“You slept with my wife!” The guy told Nash.“Your wife? What do you mean? I’m here with my girlfriend!” “That’s not what
#Chapter111You’re A ToolMaggieAfter the weekend Nash and I had together, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. My thoughts had gotten me all hot and bothered. I had to wonder if everyone had experienced their hormones raging. I needed a cold shower.I started the shower and changed my mind about a c
#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