#Chapter434So far, so goodLexWe adjusted to the twins being a part of our lives. I still had to keep Payton from corrupting Parker, but it didn’t matter. At some point, the boys would start damaging each other.As the twins got older, they started crawling and getting into things. Between the two
#Chapter435Letting go with lovePattyWith everything going on with the kids, we didn’t have the heart to tell them Lucille wasn’t doing well. She didn’t want them to know. She said they had enough to deal with in their lives.Nate called Jonas and Cayson over to see their mom. She needed her boys.
#Chapter436Live, laugh, and loveLexToday we were celebrating Grammy’s life before Nana took over the reins. Most people sit around and mourn their loved ones that have passed, but we didn’t do that. We honored her the only way we knew how and had an enormous party.With Piper’s news of her pregna
#Chapter437Five is enoughLexPiper’s pregnancy progressed, and we waited to find out what this one was. I figure we’ll have a fifty-fifty chance for a boy or girl. Lakin was progressing, too. So Mia and Lakin were having a girl, who they’re naming Larissa Margaret. Ma cried as Dad chuckled.I made
#Chapter438First day of schoolLexPiper and I left the boys with Ma while we took Payton to his first day of school. We met his teacher, who seemed nice. Let’s hope Payton is kind to his teacher.On my first day of school, my sisters and I sat in the principal’s office after we tied up the teacher
#Chapter439A new loveKaidenLex took me up on his offer. I took Payton home from school for him so he didn’t have to find someone to stay with the boys if they were napping. Greg tried to have a conversation with me, but I kept it brief. I knew what he was trying to do, and I refused to take the b
#Chapter440HappinessLexThanks to our meddling and Payton’s enormous mouth, Kaiden finally took a leap of faith and went out with Greg. It was nice to see Kaiden happy, and Greg contributed to that happiness. But, they took it slowly to see how it went. I couldn’t blame Kaiden after what he went t
#Chapter441A surprisePiperI took the trash out to the dumpster behind the bakery when I heard something knock over. I lifted the lid of the dumpster, placed the garbage inside, and looked around the area. Figuring it was nothing, I went back inside when I heard it again. I stopped in my tracks an
#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