#Chapter183DOWNWARD SPIRALMaggieAfter that night, Kat iced Nixon out, and Nash refused to talk to him. That didn’t help the situation. Jace switched rooms and roomed with Nixon while Jaime resided with Nash.The twins were pissed off because they knew why. But no one would listen to them. Nixon d
#Chapter184PROBLEMSMaggieIt’s been a month since homecoming. The brother’s situation still wasn’t any better. It included Nixon’s downward spiral, which had gotten worse. So much worse, the Dean pulled Nixon into her office because of his academic and behavioral issues. His drinking had gotten wa
Whoa. I’ve never heard Nate cuss like that.“You boys are brothers. We did not raise you to fight with each other. Well, siblings fight, but that’s not the point,” Pat said.“Hun?” “Yes?” “Let me manage things.”“Okay.”“Since Maggie’s the only rational person in the room, I’ll let her explain.”
#Chapter185REPERCUSSIONSMaggieNate, Pat, and Nixon had to meet with the Dean to decide Nixon’s fate in the morning. Drinking is a serious offense on campus, and Nixon was underage. Along with his grades, it wasn’t looking good.I walked up to see Nash and his brothers in the hallway. They were wa
#Chapter186This blowsNixonTension filled the car ride between my folks and me. They said little to me, and I said nothing to them. I wanted a drink. Anything’s better than this bullshit. They didn’t take me home but straight to a rehab facility. It was a stipulation if I wanted to return to schoo
#Chapter187Coping without NixonMaggieWith Nixon at rehab, we plotted our revenge against Bryson and Tiffany. Nash and Kat were feeling his absence more than any of us. They would get through it if they spoke to Nixon.I called Nate and Pat to find out where Nixon was. They hesitated until I begge
#Chapter188Revenge is a dish best served coldMaggieWe put our plan into action and assigned the devil spawn to follow Bryson’s movements. We appointed Paul, Jasper, and Marco to find someone to help execute the plan.We tasked Nathan and Noah with breaking into Bryson’s dorm room. They set up hid
#Chapter189Boo: A Halloween ChapterMaggieDo you know how the holidays are fun and crazy? Well, this Halloween wasn’t. With everything that had happened, it had become a sad time, especially for Kat. She loved Halloween. Without Nixon, it was a rough day.The triplets had other ideas. They had fun
#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