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“We’ll get the supplies. It probably won’t be the whole time, which is good. I can’t believe I’m going to be a grandmother.”
“I’m still in shock,” Dallas said.
I was too. I couldn’t stop smiling now. I pulled out my phone and ignored the missed phone call. Definitely Phil again.
All the more reason to figure out what the hell was wrong there and get him away from my family.
But, I made a new group chat.
Me, Matthew, and Nick.Why am I including Nick?
Me
Hi, sorry to make a different chat without Evie, but I didn’t want to ruin the surprise. Avery is going to see her now
I’m going to be an uncle
I’m so happy
Matthew
AHHHH oh my god!! That’s amazing
I’m sure Levi and Mateo are so happy too
Fuck, I’m so happy for them
Nick
That’s awesome, congrats
I’m going to be a better step uncle than you
Jk. Thank you for sharing, this made me really happy
A laugh rumbled in my chest as I rubbed the back of my neck, staring at their texts.
I was a goner.
CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE
Evie
“I knew it!” I screeched.
I pulled Avery into a giant hug and June and Madi joined us, jumping up and down. I felt like I was flying. I was crying, I was laughing, I was sohappy.So happy for Avery.
Mateo leaned against the gallery doorway with a goofy smile on his face, watching the four of us. Watching Avery. My vision blurred as I wiped away more tears.
“I knew it,” June said. “We all knew it.”
“The throwing up,” Madi said. “Dead giveaway.”
“I should have realized,” Avery laughed. “But we’ve just been so busy, and I thought my stomach has just been grumpy. But Bandit and Bonnie have been stickingsoclose to me. Especially Bonnie. She won’t leave my side.”
“I bet,” Madi said, grinning through the tears. “I’m so happy for you, Avery. I’m so happy.”
“We’re going to be aunties,” June sobbed. “Fuck, I’m so happy. Oh god, Laura is going to be so excited too.”
