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Two Years Later

Edelle jumped from the couch the moment Castel walked into the room. Hurrying to him with a twisted smile worry flashing in her light blue eyes.

“Did something happen while I was gone?” he asked, returning her hug.

“I’m just happy to see you,” she dabbed her eyes that were red rimmed as if she had been crying.

“What happened?” he asked. His stomach churned as apprehension surged through him. THe entire weekend he felt something had been off. He should never have let his father talk him into going to Bridgeport. The urgent business could have been taken care of over the phone via video conferencing.

“Nothing,” she repeated unconvincingly.

Giving her cheek a tender kiss he wrapped in his arms where she snuggled against him. “You don’t have to pretend you’re alright. I know you’re not.” Holding her face between his hands he peered into her troubled eyes. “Tell me what happened,” he requested softly, “are the boys alright?”

“They’re fine,” she sniffed, “it’s just…” She bit her bottom lip “your father’s lawyer came while you were gone.”

“Oh,” the simple word held all the anger he felt at the mention of his father’s lawyer. “I’m sorry,” he forced most of the anger from his voice “I didn’t know.” Now it made sense why his father had wanted him in Bridgeport.

“That guy was awful,” she gulped “especially when I refused to sign anything. I told him to send everything to our lawyer and we’d be in touch.”

“Good,” he said, pulling her with him to the couch. He could imagine the lawyer wasn’t happy with that answer. Had probably tried to persuade her into the direction they wanted her to go in. “I’ll talk to my father. The boys will have a choice in who takes over the business.”

“According to the lawyer Avery has no choice at all. He’s not blood…”

He’s my son as much as Ashton is,” he growled vehemently.

Taking his hand Edelle shook her head “I know but according to your parents….”

“Next time I have to leave on business we’ll all go,” he assured her. “I won’t let him pressure you into anything. I promise.” He knew it had been the right decision to move his family to Hidden Springs; this only confirmed it.

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McBride / Rake / Fowler / Hurst / Bowie / Mueller Epilogues

Kade smiled a little as he walked along the beach towards Grant. He could see Grant staring out across the water. From the far away look in

I finally finished the last epilogue chapter of Not So Quiet Life. Going on vacation helped to get the creative juices flowing again. The families mentioned in the epilogues will be the ones we'll focus on in the next generation once I figure out the story lines.

Kaia Tovar was made by @reverieinsimlish

Fawn Cota, Castel Hurst, Kade Mueller and Grant Gray were made by @legendofsim

Francesca Xaviers was made by @wannabecatwriter

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“What do you see?” he asked her, watching her carefully like his life depended on her next words.

“I see you. A man with flaws. A man with regrets. A man with a bigger heart than he gives himself credit for.” Leaning into him she pressed her lips to his “you are so much more than you realize.” Holding his face tenderly “of course I’ll come with you if you want me to.”

“Thank you,” he pulled her close. “with you I feel like this is where my life was leading me to me all along.”

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“I know,” he opened his mouth wanting to say more but changing in his mind.

Watching him she could see his struggle. Lifting a hand she tenderly caressed his cheek willing him to say what was on his mind.

“Will you come with me,” he asked finally “I know I have no right to ask. I’m no prize or even a good person. I’ll understand if you don’t want …”

“Shh,” she placed her hand over his mouth “It’s time you stop talking like that about yourself. You are a good person. You saved my son’s life. You put your life on the line to help Lee. It’s time you see yourself the way I see you.”

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“I don’t know,” sighing again “I’ve spent most of my life running from that place. I can’t imagine ever wanting to go back.”

Taking his hands “maybe it’s time to stop running.”

“Humph,” he grumbled “you sound like my mom.” Lifting his eyes to meet hers “I have a feeling if I go home this time I won’t be able to leave. Dad needs someone to take over the family business. His health hasn’t been good for the last several years.”

“Then you have to go,” she squeezed his hand.

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Sighing shocked as the tears stinging his eyes. “My mom called to ask me to come home.”

“Oh?” Her chest tightened as she reached for him “when do you leave?”

His head jerked up “you want me to leave?”

“That’s not what I said. I just thought you would. It must be important for her to call. Don’t you want to go home?”

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“Achoman,” Avery cried running to greet Castel as he walked up to the porch.

Watching the young man lift her son into the air Edelle said “I’m beginning to think you are part mermaid.”

“Nope just a plain old human,” he set Avery down to give her a peck on the cheek “you look beautiful.”

“Thank you,” she smiled up at him. Putting her arms around him “is something wrong?”

Shaking his head murmuring “it’s nothing.”

“Don’t,” she chided him softly, “I can tell something’s wrong. Tell me. We can work it out together.”

A small sad smile formed matching the melancholy in his eyes. “I should have known I couldn’t get anything past you.”

“It’s time you stop trying,” she took his hand as they walked inside the house. After giving Avery a snack she sat beside him on the couch. “Now tell me,” she requested.

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Chapter 52 – No Regrets

Lee glanced up at Fawn and smiled. He couldn’t believe how close he’d come to losing her. Nothing in the world meant more to him than her. N

A new chapter of Glitter is available on my WP Blog. We have regrets, promises and a private wedding. It'll be posted here once the reblog is done. If you're all caught up you can read the new chapter on my blog.

Fawn Cota and Castel Hurst were made by @legendofsim

Francesca Xaviers was made by @wannabecatwriter