A Forever Family (Forever #6) Read Free

smiled.
    “Hey, Dad.”
    He walked over to Amelia and gave her a kiss on the cheek. “Good to see you, sweetheart.”
    “Is that my sweet boy?” My mom came from the kitchen. She hugged me and kissed my cheek and then turned and did the same to Amelia.
    “How was Vegas? Did you two have fun?” she asked with excitement.
    “Vegas was great. We had an amazing time.”
    The elevator doors opened and Julia stepped into the foyer. “Hi, Amelia.” She smiled and gave her a light hug. “Hey, little brother. There’s my baby boy. Mommy missed you today.” Julia walked over and tried to take him from my dad. “Daddy, give me my baby.”
    “Princess, we’re having a little bonding time. You get him all night. Let me hold him a while longer.”
    Julia frowned and I let out a chuckle.
    “Everyone in the dining room. Dinner is ready,” my mom chimed.
    I grabbed Amelia’s hand and we went into the dining room and took our seats. Julia kept smirking at me from across the table. I decided to wait until after dinner to tell my parents about our marriage. I didn’t want all the food my mom spent all day making to go to waste. Once we finished eating, Julia, Amelia, and my mom cleaned up while my dad and I took Brayden into the living room.
    “There’s something I need to talk to you about, son. Scotch?” he asked.
    “Sure, Dad. What’s wrong?”
    “I need you to fire Cara tomorrow.”
    I set Brayden down in his playpen as my dad handed me a drink.
    “What? Why?”
    “How do I put this nicely? She’s an idiot. She makes nothing but errors. She’s on her phone all day, scrolling through Facebook and Twitter, and she sent your mother black roses.”
    I couldn’t help it. I busted out into laughter. “What?! Are you serious?”
    “Yes. I asked her to call the florist and send a dozen roses to the house and she sent black roses.”
    “Did you specify a color?” I asked with a cocky attitude.
    “Anyone with a brain knows not to send black roses and I don’t find it funny.”
    “I do. But why do I have to fire her? She’s your secretary.”
    “Because you’re the one who conned me into hiring her. So now you can fire her and I want it done first thing in the morning. I don’t want her touching another thing in that office.”
    Shit. I couldn’t believe he was making me fire his secretary. He was in a mood because of her. Of all damn days. The women walked in the room and Julia took Brayden from his playpen.
    “So tell me what you two did in Vegas besides gamble,” my mom spoke as she sat down on the couch. “Did you see any shows, do any shopping?”
    My heart was beating at a rapid pace and I started to sweat. I could feel the beads of wetness forming on my forehead. I swallowed hard and took Amelia’s hand.
    “Actually, we did do something really amazing.” I tried to smile casually, but in reality, it was a nervous smile.
    I looked over at Julia, who was holding Brayden extra tight. She gave me a small nod.
    “Amelia and I got married!”
    “Very funny, Collin.” My mom smiled.
    “That’s not even funny, son.” My dad pointed at me.
    I looked down. “I’m serious. We got married.”
    “WHAT!” my mom screamed as she got up from the couch and Brayden started to cry.
    “You better be kidding, Collin,” my dad said with seriousness.
    “I’m not kidding. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you sooner.”
    My mom put her hand over her mouth as she looked at my dad. She stood there and stared at me with a look that I had never seen come from her before. It was a look of hurt, deceit, and betrayal.
    “How the fuck could you do something like that without your family!” she yelled.
    “Mom, calm down,” Julia said.
    “Did you know about this?” She turned to her and snapped.
    Julia’s eyes widened as she looked at me. I softly shook my head at her.
    “No, Mom. I didn’t know. I’m just as shocked but getting upset isn’t going to change things.”
    “Collin, I have never been more