#Chapter199Oh, hell, not youMaggieI was in the kitchen getting coffee for Nash and me when someone knocked on the front door. I answered the door to find an older woman with bright red lipstick standing there.“Can I help you?” She gave me a toothy grin. “No, but I can help you.” She winked at m
#Chapter200The Sh*t Hits the FanMaggieI searched for something under the couch. Okay, I was looking for my shoe. I was lying on the floor when I heard three voices.“I don’t know why I have to be nice to her. I’m still pissed that she broke my nose,” Caleb said.“Well, you deserved it. You said M
“And Carson and Jace have crushes on you,” Caleb said.I had no words for this one.“Are you serious? You had to throw me under the bus,” Jace said.Caleb shrugged.“Fine,” Jace said. “Nixon hates you.”I did a double-take as Nash placed his face in his palm.“What the hell, man?” Nixon asked. “I wa
#Chapter201You’re the proud sister of a crazy brotherMaggieI nestled into Nash, never wanting to leave him. Then Marco came bursting through the door. We sat up, startled.“Oh, were you not decent?” He pointed at the door. “I could come back.” “I’m sure we’re decent if we’re wearing clothes,” I
#Chapter202Blast from the pastMaggieEverything had calmed down at the house. The boys kept wanting to throw each other under the bus with revelations. My current situation satisfied me.Nash and I were in the kitchen talking and making lunch when we heard a knock.“I’ll get it!” Noah ran to the d
“Well, I need to pull the medical records if they haven’t destroyed them. This pill bottle helps with information. Plus, everything you have told me.” The case felt like a lost cause.She leaned over and placed her hand on mine. “Hey, I know it doesn’t look good. Trust me. We’ll go after them. It w
#Chapter203Las Vegas, here we come! A spring break ChapterMaggieWho in their right mind thought sending us to Las Vegas was a magnificent idea? Oh, that’s right, we did.We booked a flight to Vegas, hoping it would be faster than driving. Everyone kept staring at me.“What?” I asked.“Um, nothing
Two hours later, I awoke to Nash sitting next to me.“Nash? What’s going on?” He knitted his brows. I rubbed the sleep out of my eyes and sat up. “Are you okay? Did something happen?”He pulled me to him, then wrapped his arms around me. “I worry when you go to sleep. I’m afraid you won’t wake up
#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