Chapter 127

Mandy

Walking up to my parents' house, I let the early morning smell wash over me, the sun just starting to rise up over the horizon. The walk is good for me, and I'm glad I decided to take it.

My thighs are still sore from the night before last, but I grin to myself because it was totally worth it. Knocking before letting myself in, I see Walker sitting on the couch.

"Hey, kiddo."

He gets up, coming around to hug me tightly.

"Did you have fun last night?" I ask, ruffling his hair.

"Yeah, Harley and I made Justice scream. We found a frog."

I shiver, I hate nature in the form of amphibians. "That was mean."

"But the look on her face?" He grins. "Was worth it. What are you doing here so early?"

I shrug. "Was kinda hoping you'd go have breakfast with me. Word has it, Harper is saving some sausage biscuits for us, and Tyler'll be there."

He's already getting up to put his shoes on. "C'mon, Mom, let's go!"

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A few days later I pull my SUV into the parking space o