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
“Presley?” Payton said.“I felt like I was drowning, and Eliza held me down. Then, two hands reached for me,” I said, catching my breath.I pulled my knees up to my chest and rested my arms on them as I rubbed my face. I hated this feeling. When someone you love dies, you grieve, but when the person
“Does that mean something to me?” Presley questioned with a tone that I knew too well.“That means you need to let go of your anger and allow people to help you. It will surprise you what happens when you do,” I answered, knowing what was coming.We talked a little more, then I left. I wanted to mee
#Chapter616Hanging out with the brothersPresleyMy brothers decided I needed a night out with them, minus their significant others. We went to a place to shoot darts and hangout. The five of us walked into the area and found a booth to sit in. We ordered something to drink as Payton paid for some
#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