A Home for Christmas by Vaughn Ann

Author:Vaughn, Ann [Vaughn, Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Ann Vaughn
Published: 2013-11-27T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Riley followed Jenna's directions to her parents' house and wasn't surprised to find that they lived in the exclusive Pecan Ridge Ranch Estates neighborhood. That theirs was the center house of an exclusive cul-de-sac didn't surprise him, either. The house was sprawling, almost Grecian plantation style with large white columns, grand staircase leading up to the front doors. He couldn't imagine Jenna growing up in such a place. It was a contradiction to all he knew of her.

He pulled into the circular drive and was greeted by valets, who had Jenna's and Cam's doors opened before he had a chance to go around to help Jenna out himself. He tucked Jenna's hand into the crook of his arm and helped her up the stairs to the front door.

"Are we ready for this dog and pony show?" she asked as they waited for the door to be opened for them.

"As I'll ever be," Cam replied.

Riley winked to him as the door opened and they walked inside to the beautifully adorned foyer. He spotted her parents right away. Jenna's mother looked exactly like her, except for the eyes, and those she shared with her father. Elise Cameron was talking with someone when they walked in, but when she caught sight of her daughter, she quickly excused herself and came straight to them.

"Jenna, so glad you could finally make it," her mother said, and Riley got the impression that her mother was snidely chastising her daughter for not arriving sooner.

"Everything looks beautiful as always,'" Jenna said, ignoring the taunt.

"And who is this?" Elise asked, her eyes on Riley.

"This is Riley Stanton," Jenna told her. "Riley, my mother, Elise Cameron."

"Please to meet you, Mrs. Cameron," Riley said, taking her hand and raising it to his lips to kiss her knuckles. "I can certainly see where Jenna gets her beauty from."

"Riley Stanton? You are Paige's oldest son," Elise stated.

"Yes, ma'am."

"And you are a Naval Officer?"

"I was, ma'am. Lieutenant Commander."

"You are the one who has gone into the securities business with Jeanette Chandler's son, are you not?"

"Mike Casiano is my business partner, yes, ma'am."

"Ramsay?" Elise called over her shoulder. "Come meet Jenna's new friend."

Jenna fought the urge to roll her eyes as she looked down at Cam, whose expression mirrored her own. Her mother was so predictable. Riley was a former Naval Officer and the business partner of someone her mother considered upper echelon; therefore Riley was perfectly acceptable in her mother's eyes. Not that she minded that in the very least. Having Riley be someone her mother approved of was a huge relief.

"Aunt Jackie!!" Cam cried, running across the foyer to embrace Jenna's older sister.

Jackie squealed, much to the displeasure of their mother and stooped down to embrace her nephew. Jenna smiled. She and Jackie may have their differences, but Jackie loved Cam and wasn't afraid to show it.

"Hey, squirt! I'm so happy to see you! I've missed you so much! Congratulations on winning the season championship. That was so awesome. I wish I could have been there.

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