Chapter 299: Christmas with Dad, Part 1

I squeezed Trent's hand and took a deep breath. "Ready for this?"

"Yup." And he really didn't seem fazed at all that we were standing on my father's doorstep.

Me, however, I was a ball of nerves. Our plane had landed an hour ago, and we'd taken a car service from the airport to my father's house. Dad had offered to send Declan, but I'd never been comfortable being driven around like that. Besides, I'd needed the time to calm myself.

Being back here was weird, especially with Trent in tow. I was officially the daughter bringing her boyfriend home for the first time. I swallowed hard and pressed the doorbell.

"Chloe!" Larissa greeted me with all the pep of a cheerleader. She grabbed me in a hug. "I'm so glad you made it." She stepped back, holding me out at arm's length. "You look great."

I smiled. "Thanks. Larissa, this is my boyfriend, Trent."