Chapter 283. Family Ties

Via

"But I didn't want things to be like that," she says as she motions between us. "I wanted us to be friends."

"Yeah, I'm glad we're friends. However, I'm pretty sure my dad and brothers wouldn't have cared," I shake my head. "The point is that that discussion and what happened today have much in common. My dad and brothers have accepted you into the family regardless of anything. You're a Hawthorne."

"And how does that make you feel?" She asks me, which causes me to stop short.

"Well, honestly?" I stand up. "Being a Hawthorne means that my dad and brothers will be there if you need it. Family is important to them," I force myself to smile at her. "And by the way they've treated you when it comes to this family? They will stand by you."

"Oh," she nods. "That does make me feel a lot better," she says as she closes up he