Chapter 23. Missing Drake

Alexis reached home and received a warm welcome from her sister and her family, but she was restless. Despite the delicious food, the love of her family, and her familiar room, she wasn’t happy. She had left her heart behind at Drake’s house. His sad eyes, his heartbroken face, and the unspoken words reflected in his eyes as he stood like a statue, silently watching her, all flashed in her mind. They made her feel like weeping her heart out.

She played with the twins, attended the family lunch on Sunday, and interacted with almost every member of the Taylor family. Still, she looked heartbroken. It seemed Nate had a serious talk with his dad after that fight with Drake last morning and ever since he hadn’t returned home. Nate had packed his suitcase and left for New York to join work. He had got an excellent job offer at a reputable company in New York, but for fifteen days he had been postponing his date of joining. He was hoping to get through at one company in Austin where he h