Coming Home For Christmas
Chapter 32

“Family secrets are like vampires, they never really die and can always come back to bite you’

~ Alberta J McMorris

Logan's POV.

The closer we grt # News Viel tha move T feel nervous and uncomfortable because there are a few things that I've kept from Lacey which

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may or may not come bacx and bite me on the ass when she replaces out.

It's nothing bad or anything that could seriously impact our relationship but it could cause a rift between us for two reasons, the first

because I knew and didn't tell her and the second because she may feel like I didn't tell her because I feared she'd say no to marrying me.

Thm fenton et Tio Loni fem be fo Lid a6 bin se als one that I can't be completely blamed for keeping from her because it's a

Ives her brother and her ex.

According to the world, Luca and Dylan have just announced their relationship and are happy with each other but secretly, things are a lot

more serious between the pair than strangers on the street actually know about.

Three years ago, Luca and Dylan got married in a secret wedding which was only attended by members of our families and their closest

friends and they now go by the hyphenated surname of Carpenter-Tate.

They're also proud parents to three beautiful children just like Lacey is, they've got their eldest daughter Melissa who is three years old and

their twin boys Kyle and Kyron who are newborns who were all conceived through a surrogate.

The other secret I'm keeping from Lacey is that her grandparents are hosting a Christmas party which is an event they've thrown every year

for the past forty years, it's the social event of not only the season but also the year and it's one that everyone looks forward to attending

because they get to meet new and potential business associates.

This may not sound too bad but it is because the party is tomorrow night and her grandparents want us to attend it and make our grand

entrance as a family together.

Iknow my Lacey is fully aware that shell be reuniting with her family during this trip and she's somewhat prepared for it but I doubt she'll

wanna rip the bandaid off this quickly.

Iwanted to be open and honest with my wife about these secrets after we had left the bathroom but as soon as we got back to our seats,

Lacey yawned and I noticed she could barely keep her eyes open, so I encouraged her to sit on my lap which she did and she quickly fell

asleep after she snuggled in close to me.

She's been asleep for the past few hours and looking at her beautiful, peaceful face is enough to calm me down and ease my emotions but

it also makes me feel guilty as well because I'm lying to her and I just hope she forgives me when I do eventually replace the courage to be

honest with her.

Ilean down and kiss Lacey's nose inadvertently waking her up.

Mmm”

She moaned in her sleep as she opened her bright green eyes and looked up at me.

whi

She greeted me with a smile.

“Hi, beautiful”

“How long was I asleep for?"

“A few hours"

Lacey turned her head and looked out the window.

“I must've slept for most of the flight because it's dark out”

“Yeah, I think we're gonna be landing soon”

Isaid while looking at my watch.

"Where are the kids?"

“In the bedroom asleep”

Isay and Lacey closes her eyes while groaning.

“Great, they're not gonna sleep tonight"

She said whilst rubbing her forehead and I instantly felt guilty.

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“Sorry, babe, I didn't know"

“No, it's not your fault”

Lacey says while yawning.

I decided to talk with Lacey now about what I've been keeping from her because it was starting to stress me out, not to mention the fact

that I hated that I was lying to my bride even if she's only been my wife for a few hours.

Besides, my mom has always said that you shouldn't put off tomorrow what you can do today, so I may as well get it over and done with.

"Babe, can we talk, please? I need to tell you some things"

“Sure”

Lacey said as she moved around on my lap, I thought she was trying to get up which I didn't want so I wrapped my arms around her tighter

and held her close to me.

Iknew she was gonna be mad at me for what I was about to tell her and I wanted to keep her as close to me as possible.

“Relax Logan, I just wanted to wake my ass up, it's gone numb on me"

Lacey says annoyed and I chuckle.

“What's wrong with you anyway? why do you look so agitated?”

“Because I've kept some things from you, babe and I know you're gonna be mad at me for keeping these secrets from you because I've

literally got no reason to do so but I did and I don't want you to be mad at me"

"It can't be that bad, can it?"

She asks with a nervous chuckle and I look down as I rub my fingers up and down her thigh.

“Well, the main one is about Luca and Dylan"

I'say and she scrunches her eyebrows together.

"What about them?"

I'take a deep breath before looking my wife back in her worried and confused filled eyes.

“Before I tell you babe just know that I didn't keep this from you because I wanted to, I just didn't know how to tell you"

"What's going on, Logan? are they ok?"

She asks with panic in her tone.

“They're fine love, in fact, they're perfect”

“ok

Lacey says sounding relieved.

“Then what's wrong?"

“Babe...Luca and Dylan are married and they've got three kids together"

"What?"

Lacey asks shocked.

“You heard me, babe"

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"Wh.when? erm..when?"

“They got married three years ago in a secret ceremony, not long after their wedding, they received news that their surrogate was pregnant

and several months later she gave birth to their daughter Melissa...nine months ago, their surrogate fell pregnant again and this time it was

with twin boys Kyle and Kyron"

“Oh my god”

Lacey whispered sounding just as shocked as she looked.

“My brother's married and he's a dad?"

“Yeah..I'm sorry, I didn't tell you"

Isay and she shakes her head.

“Don't be, it's ok"

She said shocking me.

“Ttis?"

"Yeah"

Lacey nods her head absentmindedly before looking at me and smiling.

“You're not mad?"

“Why would I be mad? my brother married my ex and now they're a family..I'm happy for them"

"You are?"

"Yep because everything wasn't in vain"

Lacey says while smiling and it was a very real and genuine smile.

"What do you mean?"

Task confused.

“Well, if my brother and my fiance had an affair and it turned out it was just a brief fling, a one-night stand or a friends-with-benefits

situation and it wasn't because they were in love then relationships would've been lost and so much pain would've been gained over

nothing but it was worth it if something more serious came out of it"

“That makes so much sense but it's also kind of f=**d up as well"

I'say and Lacey chuckles as she leans in and kisses my lips.

“So, you're not angry with me or..or with them?"

Task as I look at my darling wife with narrowed eyes because I just wanted to be sure.

“Why would I be angry with you?"

Lacey asks confused.

“Because I didn't tell you"

“0h my god, of course not"

Lacey said while rolling her eyes.

“Look Logan, I'm not happy that you didn't tell me but I'm not angry with you either”

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“Oh good”

Tlet out a breath of relief as I dropped my head and buried my face in her neck.

“I thought you were gonna be pissed with me"

“Don't be ridiculous, I'm not that petty”

Lacey said as she rested her head against mine and gently ran her fingers through my hair.

“As for my brother and Dylan...there's no point in being angry about it anymore, they're happy and in love and now they're a family just like

us..I'm not saying I forgive them for the pain they caused me but I can't be as angry about it as I used to be because it seems everything

has worked out for the best for all of us"

Lacey said as she kissed my forehead and I lifted my head out of her neck to look at her.

I couldn't help but smile at my beautiful girl who looked lighter.

Imean, she's looked this way ever since the day she confessed her love for me but right now, she looks different, she looks happy and

content...she looks at peace.

“Is there anything else you wanna get off your chest? or is that it?"

“Actually, there's one more thing"

Isaid hesitantly.

“And what's that?"

“Tomorrow your grandparents are hosting their annual Christmas party”

Isay and her eyes light up with realisation.

“Let me guess...they want us to attend it?"

She asks and I nod my head.

“They want us to be there as a family"

Isay and her eyes widen.

Lacey's body had stiffened and I knew she was panicking but then her whole demeanour calmed down and relaxed.

Lacey then surprised me when she smiled and said something I wasn't expecting.

“Well, I guess we're going then”

She says with a smile.

"Are you sure?..we don't have to go if you don't want to?"

Task wanting to make sure she's fully ok with it because she's one of the most important things in my life and I don't wanna risk upsetting or

hurting her if she's not ready to see her family yet.

“I know, babe but I want to go"

“Really?”

Task and she nods her head while smiling as she plays with one of the buttons on my shirt.

"T've gotta see them eventually, Logan, I may as well just rip the bandaid off now instead of prolonging it because that'll just make my

anxiety and mental health worse and I'm not gonna allow that to happen...my health is way too important for that s**t"

This is my wife, ladies and gentlemen.

This beautiful, strong woman is MY wife, she’s mine and I've never felt as proud of anyone Q as.].am right now of Lacey because she knows

what's important and she's not willing to risk it for anyone or anything.