CALLS AND CONFESSIONS

Taylor finally cracked—“Good night, sweetheart”—and River can’t stop replaying it, even while dodging awful cookies and Javier’s persistence. But then Dad’s drinking and Aunty G’s meddling advice drag her in another direction. And just when she thinks she might say yes to Javier… her body has other plans.Readers, be honest: should River listen to Aunty G and give Javier a chance, or should she face the fact that Taylor is sneaking into her heart one “sweetheart” at a time? Comment your take, or else I’ll let River stay stuck with cramps and no answers for a whole chapter.