Page 145 of Stuck with my Boss Daddies

At least our parents knew about our past relationship with Penelope and were aware of Sadie, so it wouldn't be much of a shock for them. But Hayley… Sadie had chosen to talk to her foster mom separately, needing more time to find the courage to tell her.

Kai exhaled slowly, rolling his shoulders back like he was prepping for a fight. Adam, usually the calm one, was uncharacteristically still, his fingers tapping an uneven rhythm against his water glass.

And Sadie looked like she wanted to be anywhere but here.

I reached over, covering her hands with mine. “Relax, darlin’. It’s gonna be okay.”

She let out a breathy laugh. “You sound real sure about that.”

Before I could answer, the side doors swung open and our parents started filing in.

First was my mother, Alicia, her sharp brown eyes scanning the room before landing on me. She arched a brow, lips twitching.

“About time you invited me to dinner here, Samuel.”

Kai’s parents, Leona and Milo, followed close behind. Leona smiled warmly, but Milo’s expression was unreadable, his sharp gaze taking everything in.

Then came Adam’s mother, Marlene, all bright energy and knowing smirks, with his father Richard trailing behind, quiet as always.

They took their seats, the low murmur of greetings filling the space. But the tension was thick, pressing in from all sides.

Then Mom, bless her lack of patience, cut straight to the point. “Alright, what’s this about?”

Silence.

Sadie swallowed, her fingers tightening around mine. I gave her hand a reassuring squeeze before clearing my throat.

“We wanted you all here so we could tell you… together.”

Milo crossed his arms. “Tell us what?”

Kai sat forward, his voice steady. “That we’re together. The four of us.”

Another silence, this one heavier.

Then Marlene let out a delighted laugh. “Oh, I knew it! I knew something was going on!”

Mom, who had been studying Sadie with laser focus, tilted her head. “And you? You’re with all three of the boys?”

Sadie’s lips parted. “I… yes. I am.”

Mom hummed, tapping her nails against the table. “So you’re telling me you’ve got not one, but three of them wrapped around your little finger?”

Sadie blinked, visibly flustered. “I, uh, it’s not like that…”

Mom threw her head back and laughed. “Oh, honey, I like you already.”

Leona reached for Kai’s hand, squeezing it gently. “Are you happy?”

Kai’s throat bobbed. “Yeah, Mom. I am.”

Adam finally spoke. “We all are.”

Milo exhaled slowly, gaze flicking between us. “And you think this can work?”

Sadie sat up a little straighter, her voice steady despite the nerves. “I do.”

Milo held her gaze for a long moment, then gave a single nod. “Alright.”

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