#Chapter620Expect the unexpectedKayleeI went back to the station and to find some reports along with reprimands. I wanted to find out information before I talked to Dad. I didn’t even care if I overstepped my boundaries. What Dad was doing to Presley was wrong.I entered the station and saw a rig
“What did you need to talk to me about, Kaylee?” I asked.Kaylee sat down in Nora’s seat. “Why did you cover for Eliza?” Kaylee asked me.I thought the question was odd.“I saw the reports and the different handwriting. Why would you risk your job for someone’s carelessness?” Kaylee asked me.“Becau
#Chapter621It’s all relativePresleyI sat on the couch with Ma on my right and Pops on my left. Aunt Luna and Uncle Nolan sat on the coffee table in front of me. I felt confused, lost, and hurt.“I don’t understand. Why would Eliza do that?” I questioned.“Because it’s easy when people are insecur
“Who are you?” I asked, feeling confused.“Gray,” the guy answered with a slight smile.I stared at Granddad in awe. He stood up and walked towards me. I looked up at him, wondering what he would do.“Follow me,” Granddad ordered. I stood up and followed him to the sliding doors as he opened them. W
#Chapter622The Gray Brothers and The Gray SistersPresleyI woke up from my nap and came downstairs. Everyone was still here.“Do you feel better?” Payton asked me.“I don’t think a person feels better after they find out the person, they mourned cheated on them,” I mentioned. Everyone looked at me
“Wait. Nash’s name is Nashville?” Selena asked with confusion.“Yeah, but he hates it. Can we continue?” Britt asked.“Go ahead,” Selena replied.“Nash married Margaret, and they had a set of quints-Lyric, Larkin, Lakin, Luna, and Lex. Lex married Piper, and they had five sons-Payton, Parker, Patton
“Only you, Piper,” Pops said, rolling his eyes.I came to realize that whenever there is an issue, my family comes and screws it up the best way they know-how, their way. Then I thought about the dream I had and what everyone said.“When someone loves you at their worst, you give them your best,” I
#Chapter623Back at it againKayleeI read The Gray Brothers and The Gray Sisters. That family is crazy but hilarious. It gave me some insight into Presley when I read about his Uncle Nolan and Aunt Luna. When I read about his Aunt Lyric and what happened to her, I understood how Presley handled his
#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