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Lexi’s phone rang, and she pounced on it, checking the caller ID. “It’s Max.”
Her mom got up and kissed Lexi’s forehead. “I’ll let you talk to him.”
“Thanks again for the tea—and everything else.”
“Love you, sweet girl.”
Lexi took the call. “Hi there. Did you get home okay?”
“A couple of hours ago. My siblings were all here with food to welcome us home.”
“Caden must’ve enjoyed that.”
“We both did. Gramps brought Daisy home, too, and they’re asleep together in Caden’s bed.”
“Everything is as it should be.”
“Almost everything.”
“What do you mean?”
“You should be here, too. I’m sorry that I discouraged you from coming the other day. That must’ve felt like a slap in the face considering what we’d been doing right before my mom called.”
“You were thinking of Caden and getting to him. I understand.”
“I should’ve brought you with me.”
“Don’t beat yourself up, Max. You were in a panic.”
“You’re being too forgiving. I’m sure you were hurt when I left without you.”
“Please don’t stress about that. You’ve got enough going on.”
“I want you here with us. I miss you.”
“I miss you, too, and I’m making plans to move home.”
“I can’t wait.”
“You sound exhausted.”
“I am. Three nights sleeping on a recliner in the hospital and worrying about the boys has me worn out.”
“How’s Chase doing?”
“Much better. The jaw injury is a big deal, so they had to get some additional support for that before he could leave the hospital.”
“I hope they can get home soon.”
“Hoping for tomorrow.”
“Weren’t you supposed to see Caden’s mom this week?”
“I put that off until next week.”
“Ah, I see.”
“I don’t want to wait weeks to see you again, Lex.”
