Strength to Forgive (A Cadbury Novel Book 1) by Jaclyn Osborn

Author:Jaclyn Osborn [Osborn, Jaclyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Encompass Ink
Published: 2016-04-03T14:00:00+00:00

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When the clock hit six, I finished up my work and met Peyton outside by my truck. “I’m goin’ to head home real quick to change clothes, but you can follow if you want. Then, maybe we can just ride together,” I told him.

“Cool.” His brown eyes were bright. “Lead the way, newb.”

I knew he used the nickname to intentionally annoy me now, so I didn’t show any reaction to it. Instead, I smirked and got into my truck. After I started the monster up, I took off down the road, occasionally looking in my rearview mirror at Peyton in the small, red car behind me. Arriving at home, I cut the engine and hopped out.

Peyton pulled in beside me and did the same.

“I shouldn’t be long,” I called to him over my shoulder. “You wanna come in and wait?”

“Nah, man. I’m good out here.” He nodded and leaned against my truck.

I couldn’t help but think he looked kind of good standing next to it, but I quickly brushed those thoughts away. The only reason I’d allowed myself to think that was because I was pissed at Luke for being a jerk. Using Peyton as a rebound would not only be unfair to him, but it would be cruel, too.

Entering the house, I sprinted up the stairs to my room, ripping off my shirt as soon as I approached the closet. Grabbing the first shirt I touched, I slid it over my head and changed into my favorite pair of black skater shoes with neon green laces. I checked myself in the bathroom mirror and patted down my angled bangs before jogging back down the stairs.

Reaching the bottom step, I ran into Aidan.

“Whoa! Sorry, A,” I apologized to my twin.

He gave me a look packed full of curiosity before he trailed his gaze out the window to where Peyton waited. Returning his gaze to mine, he smiled and without a word, he navigated up the stairs to his room.

Hearing voices coming from the kitchen, I zoomed that way and entered the room, finding Kevin helping Jessica with dinner. Mikey sat at the table, coloring in one of his superhero coloring books.

“Hey, guys,” I said, causing them to turn and look at me. “Peyton invited me to hang out with him tonight. Is it cool if I go?”

“I’m not your dad, Aeron, you don’t have to ask permission,” Kevin replied with a laugh. “Thanks for letting us know, though. You haven’t seemed like yourself this past week, and I was beginning to worry about ya. I’m glad to see you’re goin’ out. Do you want us to save you a plate of food?”

“Nah, I think we’re goin’ to eat at one of the cafes, so I’ll be fed.”

“Be careful and have fun.” Jessica acknowledged me with a smile.

“You going out with that blond boy?” Mikey asked with a scrunched brow. “He’s nice.”

When Peyton had come over and spent the day with me that previous Sunday, he’d met my family, and had made a great impression on them.

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