“Why don’t you tell Mason?” Britt asked Nora.“Because Mason doesn’t listen. He thinks we’re picking up where we left off,” Nora answered.As Britt and Nora talked, Mason walked over, spun Nora around, and kissed her.“Hey,” Mason greeted Nora.“Hey,” Nora said.“Let’s go get some food,” Mason said,
I returned to work, and Britt worked with me. She said nothing about Shaun, even when I tried to ask her. Yeah, I was stubborn.While I worked, some guy came into the bakery and flirted with me. The guy came in every time I worked and would talk to me. He told me his name is Richard. I thought nothi
#Chapter547ReunitedPaxI sat on the couch, stunned. My family tried to talk to me, but I didn’t understand why? Why would someone do that?“Pax,” someone said, and I looked at Shaun, sitting in front of me. “You did nothing wrong, and that asshole played on your situation.”“I didn’t flirt with th
“You avoided me after the night I sent Parker to the hospital,” I mentioned.“I didn’t avoid you; I gave you space to fix whatever was going on with you. Plus, I didn’t want to argue about us, knowing your anger,” Shaun reasoned.“Yeah, Dr. Shaw explained that I have misplaced anger. He taught me co
#Chapter548Date nightShaunI know it’s a hit or miss with Pax and me, but I’m serious about us. I missed Pax a lot, even when I was with Travis. Pax and I talked for hours about everything, and I didn’t feel stupid about my ideas.Since Pax has a gluten allergy, I contacted his dad about recipes.
“The next time you plan something, you chase after the weasel,” Parker told Shaun.“I swear I had nothing to do with this,” I told Shaun, who looked at me, puzzled.I felt anxious, standing there, knowing everything will blow up in my face. Shaun stepped towards me as I stood there, furrowing my eye
#Chapter549Well, sh*tPaxI snoozed. My phone kept buzzing. I didn’t know someone was calling as I slept. A few minutes later, I woke up and saw Shaun sleeping next to me on the couch. Our bodies tangle with each other.Shaun woke up and rubbed his face.“Morning,” Shaun said.“Morning,” I said, no
Everyone left, and I put on my shoes.“So, last night was fun,” I mentioned.“Yeah, it was,” Shaun said.I wanted to ask when we would do it again, but I figure that I shouldn’t. My luck, it will be a one-time thing. Shaun put on his shoes and walked me home.We walked in comfortable silence as I fi
#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