Chapter 45

BIANCA SLATER-ASHFORD Age: 30 BRAXTON ASHFORD Age: 3 BETHANY ASHFORD Age: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- I swayed to the music with Ashton as Diana introduced herself to Micah with smiles and a wave. She was making him feel extra welcomed. Kevin and Kristof even went over to chat with him. It was nice seeing everyone put their ranks aside and just see each other as humans… or Origens. Jackson would have loved to see this. “Everyone’s growing up so fast,” Beau murmured beside us. “Our youngest is already seventeen.” “Time flies,” Ashton agreed. “It feels like it was only yesterday when we met. Jun was just nine and we all hated each other’s guts.” Kevin chuckled. “We hated the king most of all.” “Still do,” Ashton laughed. “You sound like old men talking about the past,” Jun teased. “But I guess it’s fitting considering your ages