The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox

Author:Maggie Knox [Knox, Maggie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2021-10-05T00:00:00+00:00

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Miguel finished securing the surfboard to the roof of Charlie’s car, then turned to Cass.

“I don’t really want this day to end,” he said, tilting his head and looking at her thoughtfully.

“Neither do I,” Cass admitted. Her spirits, which had been growing heavy at the idea of saying goodbye to Miguel, began to lift again.

“Unfortunately, I have plans.”

And back down they went. She forced a smile, determined not to appear as needy as she was suddenly feeling. “Okay, well, thanks for—”

“Would it be crazy of me to ask you to come along with me to dinner at my parents’ place? With my entire family? I know meeting someone’s family feels like a big step, and I want you to know there is no pressure to say yes. But they’re all such huge Charlie Goodwin fans. Having you with us at a family dinner would be an honor.”

“Right,” Cass said, willing her smile to stay in place the way she had learned to do during her time in L.A., pretending to be her sister while the cameras rolled—no matter what she was feeling inside. “Well, how can I say no to that?”

His handsome grin was back, and those dimples that made her pulse quicken every time they appeared. It was so effortless, the way he took her face in his hands and kissed her like he had earlier. It was as if they had known each other for much longer than just a few days, as if they somehow had a future together as bright as the California sun.

“This is going to be fun. You can follow me in your car. It’s not too far from here; their place is in Malibu. You’re okay with showering and changing there, in their pool house? My parents won’t mind at all.”

Cass felt dazed. “Sure,” she said. “I brought a change of clothes.”

“Alright, then, let’s go.”

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