"Romina, you're overthinking it. I stand by what's right, not just by family. I'd never help River trap you. I just told him to be nicer to girls. Even if you two don't get along, you're still a girl. He probably just started with you. Either way, you'll get used to it eventually. Let's go. The more you're afraid of him being nice, the more he'll use that against you."

Serenity took Romina's hand and started walking. After a few steps, she turned back and said, "River, bring the kids along."

She hadn't brought a nanny, so she had River take care of the baby. It was also a chance for Romina to see how good he was with kids-it might even earn him a few extra points.

River picked up Belle and reached for Maverick's hand, but Maverick didn't need any help.

"Uncle River," Maverick asked quietly, "why is my mom being so nice to Aunt Romina? Aunt Romina hit you before, and you said she's your enemy. Since you're family, that means she should be our enemy too. So why is Mom being nice to her?"

the mysterious heart of a woman—like trying to find a needle in

not to upset Mom. If Mom gets mad, we're all in trouble.

fall in love, you'll understand. That's your dad's way of

his other uncles, who were all the same way with Aunt Serenity. Even Grandpa and the

this like a family tradition for the men in the

got it. It's our proud

it now. I'll definitely carry on the York family tradition when I

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255