#Chapter289AdviceLunaI had to stay in the hospital last night for observation. Uncle Nolan and Aunt Brook, along with Major, stayed with me all night. Dad and Ma worried but didn’t want to leave my siblings alone. We didn’t know why.The next day I awoke and cringed because of my ribs and nose. U
They walked over, and Dad looked at Major, who said, “Hey.” “Hey, Major,” they greeted him.“I’ll go,” he said, standing up.“No!” I spoke.They looked at me. “Please don’t go!” I looked at him with pleading eyes.He looked at our parents, and Dad nodded. He turned back to me and sat back down. “
#Chapter290FireLexAfter school, Lakin and I got stuck helping at the bakery. I prefer to spend time with my girlfriend. Dad thought kissing and making out with your girlfriend wasn’t productive. I disagree.I was helping in the kitchen while Lakin watched the counter and waited on customers. Kaid
I pulled her to me and held her, which was enough. She wrapped her arms around my neck as I wrapped my arms around her waist, laying my head on her chest. She ran her hands through my hair. It was a comforting feeling.*****PiperI know Lex was uneasy about what I told him. He had every right to be
“So, you kept us in the dark. Yeah, real smart there, Daddy-O,” Luna said.“Luna,” Nash said with a look.“No, Dad. You don’t get to be angry. We’re allowed to be angry. First Larkin, then Lex, next Luna, and finally Lakin, which means I’m also on the hit parade with this nut,” Lyric said.“Yeah, bu
#Chapter291AftermathLexAfter the fire, Ma and Dad had to meet with the Fire Marshall. The insurance company wanted an investigation, finding out what caused the fire at the bakery before submitting a claim.My sisters weren’t talking to my parents or uncles. I could see their point, but I could a
She zeroed in on Larkin. “So, let me get this straight, someone attacked you, but you think you’re the only one who knows how it feels, right? Newsflash deary, you aren’t the only person someone has assaulted. They also assaulted your nana.”Nana shrugged.“And you.” She looked at Luna. “Your mother
#Chapter292A Thanksgiving birthdayPiperNash and Maggie invited my family and me to Thanksgiving. We’re celebrating Marshall and Murphy’s eighteenth birthday.We packed the house with everyone except for Michael. He couldn’t make it for some weird reason. Sometimes, I didn’t know what was going on