Chapter 162

KATE

Minutes later, we were all seated at the table, and the food was incredible, with the table full and beautiful.

Part of me was very happy to be with them and to have finally come clean to everyone about my relationship with Nathan, despite everything.

I was also happy that my father was with us. After losing my mother, I had never felt this sense of belonging to a family. And Nat's family was amazing.

My father seemed at ease, and that made all my concerns disappear.

"So, Mrs. Ryan managed to convince you to spend New Year's Eve in another country?" I asked.

He was sitting to my right.

"I really would, my dear, but I won't be able to."

"Then I'll go home and stay with you."

"It's not necessary. You should go and stay with your boyfriend. Enjoy yourself."

"I won't leave you alone."

"I won't be alone."

"How so?" I furrowed my brow in confusion.

"I guess this isn't the best time to tell you this, but... I'm getting to know someone."

"What?

Is my dad dating someone?

"For how long?"