Chapter 8 Menu Showed up at dinner and immediately realized Id totally missed the dress code memo . Nothing super fancy , but definitely not a leggings and band- tee kind of deal either . Vickys face said it all when I walked in looking at my outfit like Id crawled out of a dumpster . She did this little eye roll before heading to her seat . You can sit down there . Vicky pointed to the last chair right next to this tall , jacked guy with this perfect beard who looked like he belonged on the cover of GQ . I hesitated when his eyes met mine and he got this little smirk . So youre the famous Emily . Famous ? Yeah right maybe someday . Uh , yeah … thats me . I slid into my seat , watching the staff bring out plate after plate of food . My eyes were about to pop out when three more Greek god lookalikes walked in . Ethan , Ryan , and this other guy I hadnt met yet rolled in looking like they stepped out of a magazine . Like , how did one woman end up with four sons who could all be models ? Snap out of it ! I yelled at myself in my head , suddenly super interested in my water glass . Logan , met Emily already , huh ? Ethan basically growled it out . Dont know what his deal was , but he clearly wasnt happy about me being here . The guy whod talked to me first Logan looked at Ethan with this grin . Yeah , but shes pretty quiet . Thank God for small favors , Ethan muttered , dropping into his chair . When another guy sat down across from Logan , I did a double take . They couldve been copies of each other . Thats when it hit me I was sandwiched between two smoking hot twins . 2.36 % d Had to pinch myself under the table to make sure I wasnt having another one of those dreams , Nope that definitely hurt . This was real , You good ? The new guy caught me acting weird , Oh yeah … totally fine . Everythings cool . Real smooth , Logan cracked up , nodding at the guy across from him . Dylan , think she just figured out were twins , Yeah , unfortunately , Dylan sighed while Logan kept laughing , Im the normal one . Dont let him fool you . Dylan acts tough but hes basically a giant teddy bear , Logan said , rolling his eyes while Dylan just shrugged it off . Somehow I doubt that , I mumbled , taking another sip as Dad finally walked in and sat at the head of the table . Everything turned into boring work talk and politics while we ate . Since that stuff puts me to sleep , I just zoned out and got lost in my own head , I wasnt looking to make BFFs with any of them , so why bother with small talk ? What do you think , Emily ? The question yanked me back to reality . What ? See ? Shes not even listening . Why bother asking her ? Ethan jumped in , getting this look from Dad that basically said watch it . Shes family , Ethan . Whatever . Ethan rolled his eyes , giving me the death stare . I was asking what you thought about putting in a game center here on the property for the kids , Dad explained . Hold up how many kids live here ? I asked , totally confused . On our property ? About 42 , different ages . In "Cross My Heart and Hope to Die" by CrushReel, Zoe Hale takes a daring step by marrying Ashton Cross, a man under suspicion for her sister's mysterious demise. As their relationship evolves, hidden truths unravel, intertwining love and suspense in this captivating romance novel. Exploring the complexities of loyalty and deception, the story delves deep into Zoe's quest for justice while navigating the unexpected twists of her heart. The enigmatic bond between Zoe and Ashton unfolds against a backdrop of secrets and revelations, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with each turn of the page. Set in a blend of romance and drama, "Cross My Heart and Hope to Die" stands out for its intricate character dynamics and the seamless fusion of passion and intrigue. With every chapter, CrushReel skillfully crafts a narrative that immerses readers in a world where love confronts darkness, leaving them yearning for more. Discover the enthralling saga of Zoe and Ashton, available to read at CrushReel. Immerse yourself in this unique tale that defies conventions and promises an unforgettable literary experience.