The Gathering

As those words reached his ears, Eric selectively chose the one to let into his head while leaving the other part out.

"Mark is coming with his family?" 

The only reason he was excited was because of his little niece. He couldn't wait to take her hand and show her around while having funny conversations with her.

He didn't know why, but he loved to tease her and get that little one all riled up sometimes. He always loved her smart reaction.

"Yes," Rachel replied despite not being one hundred per cent sure.

"Count me in," was all Eric said before ending the conversation. He did not mind that he was going to stay under the same roof as his younger sister. 

Since accommodation was not a problem for him, as a real estate manager, he easily found a good place for himself and moved a few things over.

If Chloe did not mind having to see his face at the breakfast table every morning, he minded. 

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