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CHAPTER TWELVE ZOEY The past few days with Riley have been nothing short of perfection. We meet for breakfast, sometimes lunch, and then we hang out at night once he’s done with work. I’ve been getting to know his aunts and cousins, helping them in the garden, and even baked cookies with his grandma yesterday afternoon. The Bishops are the kind of family I’ve never had, and it’s making my decision even harder. I have to go back home eventually to confess everything to my parents and face the truth, but I’m not ready to leave yet. Tonight, Riley insisted on making dinner for me at his house. Every time I come over, he kicks Diesel out, and though I always feel bad about that, he reassures me Diesel will be just fine. It’s been fun seeing the dynamic of their friendship too. They’re just