Lahat ng Kabanata ng Brother's Friend Becomes My Baby's Dad: Kabanata 271 - Kabanata 280

I frowned. A call to action sounded in my chest, ready to defend Asher against any slight. I tampered it down somewhat, reminding myself that Lamar was my date, not some stranger out to hurt Asher. “Asher doesn’t care what I eat,” I said. Asher could be controlling sometimes, but not about everyth

I scolded myself mentally for not considering Lamar’s preferences, and for thinking of Asher at a time like this. “Sorry, Lamar. I didn’t mean to wake you.” “Cynthia? What time is it…? Oh… Okay. Well, I’m awake now. What’s up? Everything okay?” He exhaled deeply. “I’m sorry,” I said again. “I

Asher, cup in hand, turned from the drink table and saw me. He stilled, eyes widening for just an instant. Then, his gaze fell to where I held Lamar’s hand. Instantly, I released Lamar. Lamar glanced at me, confused, until he spotted what I was looking at. By then, Asher had looked away. He veer

Lamar wasn’t just talking to Joseph, they were both laughing and carrying on, like friends. Joseph placed his hand on Lamar’s shoulder as he emitted a full-bodied laugh. Lamar smirked at him, as if pleased with himself for eliciting such a reaction. The sight made me nervous. I wasn’t sure what to

“The only ones who will get hurt are you,” Joseph said, though as close as I was, I could see the trace of fear making his eyes wild. “Get lost.” “You must think yourself a hell of a fighter if you feel good about your odds,” the goalie said. “One against seven. Or is it eight?” He glanced behind