#Chapter194It’s about damn timeMaggieMy eyes fluttered open, and I noticed machines in a room. The last thing I remembered was lying down in my bedroom. I rubbed my eyes and face.“I see you’re awake.”I glanced at Nixon sitting in a chair with Nash asleep in a chair next to me.“What’s going on?
“Maggie?”I turned to see Kat speaking. “It’s okay. If you tell us what you remember, we’ll help you sort it out.”The girls nodded. I took a deep breath. “I remember yesterday.” “That’s good,” Marcy said.“It’s the start of senior year, right?” “No, Hunny. It’s the second semester of sophomore
#Chapter195Remember whenMaggieDuring the week, classes were okay. Having unfamiliar people talk to me at the house at various times overwhelmed me. Where the heck was Nolan? I expected him to steal my bras.I sat in my room, trying to relax. Everything felt off. Someone knocked. “Mags?” Nash wa
#Chapter196A whole new romanceNashMags absorbed everything. People explained everything to her to help her understand. She looked lost and confused. Sure, Mags looked the same, but she was different. She wasn’t the same person.It doesn’t matter if you remember, but the feeling. I was stupid for
I placed my elbows on the table, interlocked my fingers, and leaned toward her. “You’re gorgeous in every way.”She played with her lip. “Did we ever fight?”My heart ached when she asked that question. I knew she wanted to know, and I couldn’t lie to her. It wouldn’t be fair.“Yes.”“Did we ever br
#Chapter197OutcomesMaggieNash helped me, along with everyone. I enjoyed spending time with him. He never pressured me into something I wasn’t ready to do. With everything that had happened, people explained things to me. I’m still confused about certain things.I had a doctor’s appointment with a
#Chapter198Can you feel the love? A Valentine’s Day ChapterNashI let nature take its course with Mags. I didn’t want to push Mags but didn’t want to lose her. We had a breakthrough. It didn’t mean we were in the clear yet. We still had a way to go.I wanted to do something special for her but did
“Are you freaking kidding me?” I asked Nix.“Dude, I’m not about to lie to the girl. It’s not my way.” He shrugged.She furrowed her brows. “I have much to understand about your family.”I shot Nix a look. “Yeah, it’s crazy.” “Crazy? It sounds like a nuthouse.” Nix and I couldn’t help but snicker.
#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