Chapter 131

Kelsey

I’m not sure what was said between my mother and Mack while I went to fill the water goblets at the dining room table, but the tension seemed to disperse the moment we sat down for our early Christmas dinner. My mother even patted Mack on the back when we said goodbye.

“Now, that wasn’t so bad, was it?” Mack said once we were halfway down the driveway.

“I must admit, that went way better than I thought it would. Then again, my dad was never mentioned, that’s typically a recipe for disaster. I think she might even like you.”

Mack chuckled and reached for my hand. “If not, she’ll come around.”

“What did you say to her to change the mood?”

Mack scowled, indicating he didn’t know what I was talking about. “Don’t do that,” I warned, squeezing his hand. “I know you two had words, I just don’t know what was said. I tried really hard to listen wh