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“Is Alexis co to my older sister

I shake my head “I don’t know My et out of the office in time”

Thea frowns “I hope she caneveryone At least Xavier is here I love him”

I narrow my eyes “Better not love him more than me”

She laughs and reaches for the door handle “Of course not”

We get out and head in through the garage My mom would have a fit if ent to the front door She’s alanted us kids to feel like we’re alelcome at home I know if she could she’d keep us here forever

“Sarah,” Thea calls e enter “We’re here!”

My hts up the whole house Her glossy brown hair is pulled back in a ponytail and her apron is covered in so that makes me think she’s baked a cake She’s one of those people that loves to cook and bake but always makes a mess of herself and the kitchen

“Thea, I’!” She hurries over to Thea and takes her face between her hands “My God, you get prettier every ti my son he needs to wise up and make a move on you before someone else does”

I snort, pressing ainst Thea’s waist My mom notices and her eyes flicker froain

“Wait,” she says slowly “Are you?”

“We’re dating, Mom” For some reason, I can’t meet her eyes

She lets out a shriek and hugs us both tight “Cooper!” she yells to my dad “Why didn’t you tell me Xander and Thea were a couple?”

“What?” he yells back

“He doesn’t know, Mo for Thea’s hand