More Than Forever (More Than, #4)

by Jay McLean

acceptance letter in the air before lunging at me, kissing me a thousand times. “I'm so proud of you!” “Thanks, babe.” Truth

bend down

them from the others. Don't tell.” I chuckle. “Okay, dude. I swear

Bradman. Have you heard of them?” I nod. “Yes sir,

until the movie finishes.”

She spent every day there helping when she could to keep it open. When nothing worked, she started a campaign. She organized an event where some of her favorite authors showed up, signed their books, and spoke to the attendees. She even convinced them to donate their books so that all the money went back into the store. The owner, a tiny old lady who only went by Ma'am, and was way beyond her retirement years was so thankful for Luce's efforts. But it still wasn't enough. She cried when she found out. “It's not about the store,” she said that night. I held her to my chest while she sobbed silent tears. “It's about the memories, Cameron.” The next day I worked on site with Tom and told him about the store closing and how upset Lucy was about it. I told him she spent most of the night telling me stories about her and her mom going there, and how she remembers

“No,” Tom answered. “I invested in a book store.” He leaned back in his chair and eyed us both for a moment, gathering his

announced excitedly. She went behind the counter, found a pencil and notepad and handed them to me. Then she proceeded

identical.

there with her… just as excited as she was. “I want a reading corner, baby,” she whispered when her dad was out of earshot. “One where I can do story time

the middle were a table, three chairs, and a lamp. “Are we being interrogated?” she joked. I'm glad she found it funny, because even