A New Hope (The Second Chance Series Book 2) Read Online Free

Tuesday so that will give us time to get everything settled and meet with Mrs. Matthews’ lawyers before we go home.” Andrew answered.
    Elliot dropped his overnight bag and launched himself at Andrew. “Thank you, Dr. Peterson. I am so glad Nana made me meet y’all.”
    Karla giggled a little at Elliot’s reaction before she walked over to him and Andrew and touched his shoulder. “Elliot, believe me when I tell you that you won’t find anyone better than Leslie and Andrew. I was almost broken before they found me and now I have the family I always wanted. You just make that family better.”
    “Karla, you have given us the family we always wanted too.” Leslie said as she walked to them. “Now let’s get to the hotel so you can call Conner before he convinces his parents that he needs to come here.”
    “Who is Conner?” Elliot asked in confusion.
    “Conner is my boyfriend. He, his sister Callie and Rylee are my best friends. They worry, a lot, and I need to call them because I wouldn’t put it past them to come here if they think something is wrong.”
    Elliot got quiet for a minute before he looked at Karla. “I hope I can find friends like that.”
    “You will, Elliot. You’re a likeable boy and you’re kind of adorable with your blue eyes and freckles. Not only will you make friends, but I bet you’ll have a girlfriend or two during the school year.” Karla told him with a wink and a smile. Then she grabbed his hand and led him from the house. Andrew picked up Elliot’s bag, grabbed Leslie’s hand and followed them out the door, pausing long enough to lock up before getting into the rental car and heading back to the city.  

Chapter Six
     
    As soon as they were in the hotel room Karla dashed into her room and grabbed her cell phone. When she looked at it she was astonished by the number of missed calls and text messages from her friends, but what really caught her attention was the missed call from Manuel and the text from Kiara. She had talked to them at the airport in Nashville while they were waiting to board the plane, but it was a brief conversation and she’d promised to call them as soon as she got back.
    She immediately sent Conner, Callie, Rylee and Kiara a text letting them know she was alright then she gathered her pajamas and went into the bathroom to shower before she called any of them back. Once she was showered and in her pajamas she went in the other room to check on Elliot. He, Leslie and Andrew were sitting at the small table in the kitchenette when she walked in.
    “Elliot, how are you holding up?” She asked tentatively.
    “I’m doing okay. Just a little shocked by how fast everything is happening. Apparently Nana changed her will after she talked to Dr. Peterson the other day. She named you my guardian after you turn eighteen, and until then I am under the care of Dr. Andrew Peterson and his wife, Leslie Peterson.” Elliot snickered a little at the way the lawyer had worded it in the will.
    “Seriously? Me?” Karla asked, shocked. There’s no way she’d be able to take care of a sixteen year old when she was eighteen. What was this woman thinking? She thought to herself.
    “Karla, you know Andrew and I would never put that responsibility on you. You’ll be in college at that point and Elliot will still be in high school. He will continue to live with us until he finishes school and goes to college himself.” Leslie reassured her with a smile.
    “Karla, Dr. Peterson was telling me about the advanced program you’re in and I would never ask you to not go to college just to take care of me. I’m sure Nana was just thinking that you’re the only family I have now and that you and I would have to stick together.” Elliot told her as he stood from the table and walked to her. “You’re my sister, but I also hope we can be friends.”
    Karla looked at the hopeful expression on his face and smiled at him. “Of course we’re going to be friends Elliot. I