Chapter 17
“Hey, y’all, I spoke with Brandyne today,” Ivy said as she pulled on a light sweater, coming over to the circle of lawn chairs under the darkened summer sky. Chris had started a bonfire before going back to their cabin. “She said she and Blake are going to come out soon and see everyone. A family reunion of sorts.”
Naomi knew by the way Ivy relayed the news that she’d omitted the part about them coming for the wedding.
Scarlett was slumped across from her in an older woven lawn chair, whereas Mason had her arms crossed and an old ratty sweater pulled over her shoulders. She spotted Taz in the distance, walking their way. The lights were on in her cabin, and Naomi could also see the baby monitor attached to her waistband even though Jerry was holed up inside with Isabella.
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