#Chapter414Getting to know PiperLexI sat in a house on a couch as Piper brought us something to drink. I saw photo frames and noticed pictures of different people. Then I came to one and picked it up.Staring at it, she walked over and stood there. It was a picture of us.“That was the day you pr
#Chapter415When you come back to meLexBefore I could do anything with Piper, I needed help with something. So, I went to the one person who could help me.“Hey, Dad?” I walked into the kitchen.“What’s up, Lex?” “Could you help me with something? I thought that if I planned on getting to know Pi
#Chapter416Love never diesLexDad taught me how to drive, which I got better at to ask Piper out the right way. Even though we’re engaged, I wanted to do this right.At the bakery, Piper and I would talk and give each other looks. Neither of us could stop smiling, knowing how we enjoyed being in e
#Chapter417Damn, son, you need to get a move onLexPiper and I started spending more time together. We kept it simple. I wanted to get to know her better before going further with her, so I continued hand-holding and kissing. In this family, they thought I was a snail.“Lex, you need to speed thin
#Chapter418Making up for lost timeLexThe next day, I awoke in bed alone. Grabbing my phone, I had several missed calls and texts from my family. Shit. I had gotten so caught up in the moment with Piper that I forgot to let my parents know where I was. I called them, and the minute Dad answered, I
#Chapter419Unsettling newsLexToday, Uncle Nathan was having a birthday party for Marshall and Murphy. The entire family was attending. I brought Piper to the party. We arrived, and everyone greeted us. My cousins spoke to me, along with my uncles and aunts. I talked to my parents, siblings, and g
#Chapter420Planning a winter weddingLexRight after Thanksgiving, everyone got together and planned our wedding. We had only a month to make sure everything was ready. The entire family put together a wedding with Grammy orchestrating it.They were quick about it. Most people would say we were rus
#Chapter421We invite you to Lex and Piper’s weddingLexToday was our wedding day. Some family members couldn’t make it to the wedding because of the brief notice. Uncle Jonas, Uncle Cayson, their wives, Uncle Jasper, and Uncle Marco came.I was getting ready when I stopped. I would have been marr
#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