Barefoot Bay_A Family for the Holidays by Karen Ann Dell

Author:Karen Ann Dell [Dell, Karen Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2016-11-26T16:00:00+00:00

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Kelly and Sky walked to the car. As usual, the visit with her mother left Kelly depressed. Sky sensed her mood and sat quietly by her side, offering silent support.

The holiday hadn’t made any difference in her mom’s recollection. Kelly had gotten exactly what she’d expected. Reinforcement of her belief that she was the last survivor of her family. She was, basically, alone.

Things never seem to work out the way I want them to, so I’ve got to stop deluding myself with false hopes. Which includes my ridiculous attraction to Mike. Phone calls notwithstanding, when we were face to face, he’s never given me one shred of hope for a future together. Agreeing to go up to Philly for Thanksgiving was a mistake. Watching Sky’s family will only make me wish for that kind of family for myself. I’ll drown in self-pity and make a terrible guest.

Kelly turned to Sky to tell her she’d changed her mind. She’d take her bag and drive back to Mimosa Key. Sky and AJ could catch the flight without her. “Sky, I—”

“You’re coming. Don’t even think about backing out,” Sky said, fixing her with serious eyes and a determined set to her chin. “I know that was rough back there,” she tilted her head back toward the big brick building, “but that makes it even more important for you to stay with us for a few days.”

“Really, Sky, I don’t think I’m going to be a very pleasant guest. I don’t want to ruin the holiday for your family.”

“You’ll ruin it if you don’t come. My mom will be so disappointed, and I don’t even want to think about what Mike will do to me if I show up without you.” Sky slipped her arm around Kelly’s shoulders. “I so anticipated introducing you to my family, Kel. I’ll be miserable if you stay behind here all by yourself.”

Kelly blew out a sigh and dredged up a smile for her BFF. “You win.”

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