“Why?” “When you’re Mexican, people don’t look at you favorably. They think you’re lazy.” “So, how were you able to adopt?” Nash asked.I smacked Nash. Nash gave me a look.Roberto chuckled. “It’s okay. I was working for a man named Graham. One day, he asked me what was wrong, so I explained it to
#Chapter174FRESHMAN YEAR DOWN, FINALLYMaggieAfter Marco’s parents’ visit, we got ready to wrap up our freshman year in college. We were finishing up early because we had to get home to see the demon twins graduate from high school. In the infamous words of Pat. “If you three don’t make it for the
#Chapter175NEW YEAR, MORE CRAZINESSMaggieDid you ever have a perfect moment? Well, I didn’t. I wish I did, but when you live with the Gray family, good luck. The summer was great, and we watched the demon twins graduate. I’m surprised they graduated, to be honest. I’m even more surprised they got
“Yeah, about that,” Jasper said. “We’re on a five-year program here.”“Are you kidding me? For the next three years, I’ll share a room with this tool.” Carson pointed at Marco.“Oh, please. You’ll enjoy being roomies.” Marco smirked. Yep, those two will enjoy living together as roommates.“I don’t
#Chapter176SETTLING INMaggieHaving these guys in one house was insane. We had more bathrooms because someone was always occupying one. Now, I know why Pat and Nate had many bathrooms.The room situation was okay. I didn’t mind sharing a room with Kat. At least, we got along, unlike Carson and Mar
#Chapter177SPIES R USMaggieI took a leap of faith and gave Nash the benefit of the doubt. I mean, everyone told me the Gray boys are faithful. I had to trust Nash.*****NixonMy brothers and I didn’t trust Nash, so we spied on him. We waited until he left and followed him. As Nash turned around,
#Chapter178CRAZY IS AS CRAZY DOESMaggieThe new semester started, and everyone had different schedules. Our front door became a revolving door of people.I was walking to class and got stopped by two girls.“Oh, look, girls. It’s Maggie,” one said.“You mean the teacher’s pet,” another one said.“
#Chapter179HERE WE GOMaggieOkay, I get to deal with school while adding a house full of people and an overprotective boyfriend. Now I must deal with three more guys. When did my life become so complicated?I snuck out of the house before Jace and Carson saw me. I didn’t need to deal with them rig
#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