#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
âThatâs why I became a pastry chef,â I said, surprising Dad. âYou 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.ââYou had this shyness to you that people didnât understand. It didnât matter because I did,â 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.âOkay, we had a lot of issues, but itâs time to put those issues to rest,â I reasoned.âI didnât understand why we didnât get along growing up,â Pax said to me.âBecause brothers fight, but it doesnât mean I wouldnât protect you if someone else hurts you,â I r
#Chapter652ResolutionKayleeWe returned from our trip, and Caleb called us down to the station. I didnât know what to expect coming into the station. Presley and I entered and stopped. I looked at the station, remembering what happened.âAre you okay?â Presley asked me.I sighed. âI didnât underst
Markus walked as he dragged me behind him until we were out of earshot from everyone. He released my arm.âIf you want to redeem yourself, then you and I are working together,â Markus informed me.âRedeem me with what?â I asked.âNora,â Markus told me.âI apologized to Nora. Weâre good,â I replied.