Page 106 of Eleven of a Kind

“Yep. You’re here now for good. We’ll pack up your apartment this weekend and move your things here.” I wrapped my arm around her. “The sooner, the better.”

My phone pinged, and when I pulled it from my pocket, there was a text from Nathan in our group chat.

“Sofia is in labor! We just got to the hospital.”

“Sofia’s in labor. Riley, get cleaned up so we can head to the hospital.”

We walked into the waiting room, where my family was sitting.

“Any word on how she’s doing?” I asked as I sat down next to my brother.

“Not yet.”

“I asked Piper to move in.” I smiled.

“Awesome, bro.” He hooked his arm around me. “I’m happy for you.”

“This is so exciting,” Aunt Barb walked into the waiting room. “Another Kind child is ready to be born into our family.”

“Can I have everyone’s attention,” Simon said, quieting the room. “Since we’re here waiting and celebrating the arrival of Nathan and Sofia’s baby, Grace and I have some news of our own to share with everyone.”

“We’re having a baby!” Grace exclaimed.

Everyone shouted, and we congratulated both of them.

“Congrats, cousin.” I hugged Simon. “I’m so happy for you and Grace.”

“Thanks, Gabriel. We’re very excited.”

“It’s about time, Simon.” Aunt Barb walked over and hugged him.

“Thanks, Mom.”

“You’ve already proven with Nora that you’re a good father, and this baby will be very lucky to have you, son.”

Nathan walked into the room with a smile on his face.

“Willow Rose Kind is here, and she’s beautiful.”

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“That should be the last of it,” I said as I set down the last of Piper’s boxes.

“Hello, hello.” We heard a British accent as the sliding door opened.

“Hi, Ophelia.” Riley ran over and hugged her.

“Hello, darling. I just came over because I know how overwhelming it is to move in.” She smiled at Piper. “I’m here to help you get organized.”

“You are a Godsend, Ophelia.” Piper grinned.

“Ophelia, my room is kind of a mess,” Riley said.

“Riley.” I furrowed my brows.

“Don’t you worry, darling. I’ll get to it as soon as I’m done helping Piper.” She took Piper upstairs.

Riley looked at me and smiled as I shook my head.