#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
#Chapter442A whole new generation of Gray antics with the Gray FamilyLexErin and Kain took Selena to a center to figure out more about the girl. I knew what Piper was thinking. It wasn’t hard to tell. She wanted to help this girl because of her cousins.I even called and spoke to Michael. He expl
#Chapter443Crazy is as crazy doesParkerI searched my room for a clean shirt to wear. Picking one up, I took a whiff, and it seemed clean. Eh, it’ll work. I pulled it on as Payton popped his head into my room. “Dude, you need to clean this hole up.”I rolled my eyes at him. “It’s clean.”“Yeah, fo
#Chapter444Payton GraySelenaFour guys showed me to a room. I didn’t know what to do. I stood there as I looked at them.“What’s wrong with her?” A guy asked another guy that looked like him.“She’s scared,” a younger guy suggested as I looked at him.Another guy stood there as he rubbed his chin.
#Chapter445Parker GrayParkerWe walked out to the car and made Patton move to the back. He told me to get bent, making me smack him upside the head. I’m still pissed at him for breaking my hand. I had to wear a damn cast for three months.Paxton gave me a freaking concussion on top of it. Yeah, I
#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