“Oh, my God, I’m so sorry. My alarm didn’t go off, and I overslept,” Kaylee apologized.I checked the supplies.“I promise it won’t happen again,” Kaylee told me.I put the clipboard away and climbed out of the back of the rig. I made sure we had everything we need.“Gray,” Kaylee said.“It’s fine,”
#Chapter612Sweet dreamsPresleyAfter two weeks, I settled into a routine. I went to school, slept, and worked. I became used to Kaylee’s talkative nature but still didn’t say much to her. I let her do most of the talking.I continued my counseling sessions with Dr. Shaw. Maverick recommended the d
“I thought we could go to the Apple orchard,” Drake suggested.I gave Drake a doubtful look.“You could bring friends if it makes you more comfortable,” Drake mentioned.“I don’t know,” I said with hesitation.“I promise no funny business. I swear,” Drake said, placing his hand on his chest.I looke
#Chapter613Guess who?PresleyI made a cup of coffee when I heard pounding on the door. Who the hell is here at eight in the morning? I answered the door and saw my grandpa, uncles, and aunts standing there.Nixon looked at me. “It’s about damn time someone answered the door. Thanks to these two tw
I looked at Nolan with furrowed brows. He walked over and changed spots with Lyric, sitting next to Luna.“Look, we will screw this up because it’s what we do best. I mean, have you met us? We suck at these things, but it doesn’t mean that we won’t stop trying. Don’t stop living because Eliza died.
I looked at Grandpa, shocked. I looked around with confusion.“I missed class and my shift. The chief will fire me,” I mumbled, furrowing my eyebrows.“Jordan made a call to the school, and I contacted your superior. We let both know you were sick,” Grandpa explained.I rubbed my eyes.“We worry abo
#Chapter614Apple orchard shenanigansPresleyMy grandpa, uncles, and aunts finally left. Thank god because I needed space from everyone. It’s bad enough that Nora roped me into going to the Apple orchard. I roped my brothers into agreeing to go.“You want us to do what?” Parker asked me.“Go with m
“There’s nothing wrong with feeling gun shy with someone. There would be a problem if a person wasn’t that way,” Kaylee mentioned.“Yeah, well, that’s Nora’s issue,” I said with a bitter tone. I walked away from Kaylee. I didn’t need some psychoanalysis about a friend. I walked past the trees as Kay