" She’s like a sister to me, too” Ryder says quietly. “I always envied you that, you know? A sibling. Do you have any idea how quiet it is at Magnolia Landing when you Caffertys aren’t there? Dad’s always in his office working, and Mom…” He trails off, his cheeks coloring slightly. “Well, Mom’s busy planning the rest of my life. Anyway, Nan’ll come through this.”
“I hope you’re right.”
He bumps my shoulder with his side. “Hey, I’m always right. Right?”
I can’t help it--a smile tugs at the corners of my mouth. “You always think you are, that’s for sure. "

― Kristi Cook , Magnolia (Magnolia Branch, #1)