64 Chapter 64

My dad came in with three cups of coffee and exclaimed, "Let the Christmas present opening begin!" He handed one to Elliott and one to my mom, and I wondered if he forgot that Cadence is also an adult.

She was back now, looking kinda cute in her PJs, even though I could tell she was embarrassed. "Oh, don't you look darling!" my mom exclaimed, making Elliott choke on his coffee before he agreed. My dad said nothing, only chuckled, and I decided I'd had about enough of their stalling.

"Can we open our stockings now, pretty please?" I asked, taking advantage of my non-coffee-drinking childhood.

"Yes, you may," my mom said, emphasizing what she considered to be correct grammar, and I approached the mantle, handing my sister her stocking before I took mine.