“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
I did a double-take as we ran, following Britt and Nora. We arrived to find my dipshit brothers stuck in a tree with Pax hanging upside down. Markus and the others were standing on the ground, looking at my brothers. Kaxon was eating an apple.“Why is everyone standing around looking at my idiot bro
#Chapter615GuiltPresleyWhen we returned from the apple orchard, I went up to my bedroom. I laid down on the bed and fell asleep. I opened my eyes and stood in a house I didn’t recognize. I look around the room to see a fireplace and couches, along with chairs. I turned and saw a kitchen and dinin