Christmas Confessions by Sharon Kendrick & Sherelle Green & Jules Bennett

Author:Sharon Kendrick & Sherelle Green & Jules Bennett [Kendrick, Sharon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers
Published: 2022-09-15T22:01:11+00:00

Chapter 10

Luke could tell that Nash was nervous to meet his mother, but Luke wouldn’t dare tell him that he was just as nervous.

“Are you okay?” Kyra asked from the passenger seat of the rental. Before Luke answered, he glanced back at Nash to make sure he still had his headphones in.

“I’m a little nervous,” he admitted. “My mom is amazing, but I know this will be a lot for her. For them both.”

Kyra covered Luke’s hand, which was resting on his thigh, with her own. “Nash and your mom both need this and while it may be hard, you having Nash come to St. Lucia to meet her was the right thing to do.”

Luke nodded. “I know you’re right. For my mom, I hope this doesn’t dig up memories of my father’s infidelity. And for Nash, he still doesn’t know his birth mother, so I hope it doesn’t trigger his feelings about that, either.”

“There’s a good chance this will trigger emotions for both of them,” Kyra said. “But that’s natural given the circumstances. Until we get to your mom’s house, try to think about the positive side. This trip needed to happen, and so far, it’s gone well.”

For the rest of the drive to his mom’s house, Luke took Kyra’s advice and tried not to think about everything that could go wrong with this visit, but rather, everything that could go right.

When they arrived at his mom’s place, as expected, she was sitting on the porch, ready to greet them. Luke looked back to Nash as he removed his headphones.

“Is that her?” he asked. Luke nodded and all three of them exited the car. Luke was still trying to figure out if he should hug his mom first and then introduce Nash or the other way around, when Kyra made her way past both of them.

“Ms. O’Connor, it’s so great to see you,” Kyra said, pulling her in for a hug. “Should I still call you Ms. O’Connor?”

Athena laughed. “Yes, child, I kept my married name.” Athena sat back. “Ooh, would you look at you. If you aren’t just as beautiful as the day I met you.”

“Thank you,” Kyra said with a smile. “I’ve missed you.”

Athena clasped a hand over hers. “I’ve missed you, too, sweetie.”

Luke went to his mom next, hugging her tightly since he hadn’t seen her in a few months. “I’ve missed you, Mom,” he said. “But I’m glad St. Lucia is treating you well.”

She leaned up and hugged him back ever so tight. “I needed this, baby. I needed my people.”

Luke nodded, knowing exactly what she meant. The divorce had taken a bigger toll on her than Luke had been prepared for. “I want you to meet someone.” Luke waved over Nash, who was still standing at the bottom of the stairs. “Mom, this is my brother, Nash. Nash, this is my mom, Athena.”

After coming up the steps, Nash looked uneasy, like he wasn’t sure what to do. Extending his hand, he told her, “Nice to meet you, Ms.

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