I walked towards them as they stood there.“What’s going on?” I asked them.“Turn around,” Lex said. I turned and came face to face with our parents. Then our aunts and uncles walked up. What in the world?“Dad? Ma? What’s going on? Are Grampa and Nana okay?” “Baby girl, they’re fine. Someone else
#Chapter390Finishing up junior yearLakinWe finished our junior year, and the four of us had gotten engaged, except for Lex. By the time he gets engaged, he would be a geezer. Yeah, our brother was a twit and took forever to make a move.It took him forever to admit he was in love with Piper, even
#Chapter391Summer at the bakeryLexPiper and I were working in the bakery, applying the skills we learned at school. That would help when we graduated next year. Plus, working alongside Dad was a dream.While Ma and Piper baked, we decorated. The bakery had become busier than usual. Uncle Noah and
#Chapter392Happy 95 birthday, Lucille, aka Grammy GrayLexToday was Grammy’s ninety-fifth birthday. Everyone came in for it. I met cousins I had never met before in my life. It was weird seeing everyone here. Even Uncle Marco, Uncle Jasper, and a guy named Paul came.I couldn’t believe how big our
#Chapter393Senior year and wedding planningLexSenior year came with craziness and wedding planning. What may you ask, did that mean? That between my sisters, cousins, and the Harpers, life was nuts. That also meant more visits from Dad and the brothers. Figures.We were also planning our weddings
#Chapter394Larkin and Maverick HarperLex“Lark? Why aren’t you dressed?” Dad asked.“Because I’m hungry, duh.” She rolled her eyes as she ate.Dad took her food from her and pointed to the upstairs. “March!”“Fine.” She went upstairs to get dressed.You would think my sister would be busy getting
#Chapter395Lakin and Mia GrayLexLarkin and Maverick returned from their honeymoon and had jet lag. Why? Because they fell asleep on the couch when they sat down. It’s a good thing the wedding wasn’t until tomorrow.Dad walked in to find them asleep and chuckled.They would move into their new hou
#Chapter396Heading to Myrtle BeachLexWe arrived at Myrtle Beach and made our way to the beach house. After we arrived, Lakin and Mia greeted us. We brought in our bags and took them to our rooms. Dad and Ma hired someone to get everything ready for tomorrow.We were all staying two weeks before h