Chapter 113

Chapter 0113 Gavin’s POV +25 BONUS There was a hopeful boyish quality about my nephew and the thought of poking that bubble with a needle didn’t sit right with me.

But I also didn’t want to get his hopes up. It shouldn’t matter to me if Judy decided to be his girlfriend. She was her own woman, and she could do whatever she wanted. It was clear to me that she didn’t want me in that kind of way, she only wanted to keep our relationship professional, which was probably for the best.

å¹´ But the thought of her being touched by another man eft me feeling nothing but resentment and anger. I had to brush that thought out of my head though; it was my business. She made her choice and now I had to make mine.

“I can’t answer for her,” I finally settled on. “You’ll have to ask her for yourself.”

I turned on that note and walked into the kitchen without saying another word. Irene and Matt were already seated at the dining table and Walter walked in moments after I did. I sat at the head of the table and Walter took a seat beside Irene.

“I’m so glad you can join us for dinner, Dad. I didn’t think you’d be here,” Irene said with a fond smile “I’m surprised you aren’t with Ethan,” I replied, putting my cloth napkin on my lap.

She shrugged and glanced at her phone which was beside her on the table.

“He’s been busy today,” she said softly. “After I got back from the hospital earlier, he had to catch up on, some work. He spent the entire night with me. He was such a gentleman.”

I looked around her face and saw that the bruise was almost completely gone, and she was looking a lot better. I was relieved to see that; when I saw her at the hospital this morning after I left the Villa, she was exhausted and still so scared. Spending time with Ethan must have helped her mentally recover.

“He was so noble last night, Daddy. I wished I could have remembered him fighting those rogues, but I passed out. I couldn’t believe he came to save me... he must really love me,” Irene continued to gush. “I can’t believe I ever doubted him.”

“You doubted him?” Walter asked, raising his brows.

“Only for a minute,” she admitted. “I thought he might have feelings for someone else. But I think I was just paranoid.”

“Who would he have feelings for?” Walter asked. “Who could possibly be better than you, Rena?”

Irene blushed and glanced at her empty plate.

“It’s not important,” she murmured.

It was clear she didn’t want to say; I already knew who she was thinking of. Before anyone could say anything else, the maids were bringing in the food.

“It all looks so good!” Irene gushed.

“I can’t wait to eat,” Walter chimed in.

+26 BONUS Chapter 0113 “Did in,” I said as the food was finished being served)

I waited until they were able to get their filling of food before I began to eat as well.

“Did you hear about the masquerade gala this weekend?” Irene asked, glancing at me. “Everybody who is anybody will be there.”

I nodded.

“I have invitations for you and Ethan,” I told her.

She squealed happily and clapped her hands.

“Is it possible for me to get a couple of tickets as well? Walter asked, glancing at me before taking another bite of food. “I would like to ask Judy to accompany me to the gala.”

“That’s a wonderful idea!” Irene said excitedly. “I can take her shopping and make a girl’s day out of it.” She froze when I glared at her and she gave me a sheepish smile. “And this time we won’t wander off without guards.”

you’ll take extra guards and Beta Taylor, “I told her, not leaving any room for arguments.

She nodded and glanced at her plate.

“Yes, father.”

Walter cleared his throat, bringing my attention back to him. I didn’t want to give him a gateway to take Judy out, but if I refused him, I would have to explain why, and I wasn’t prepared to come up with such an excuse right now.

“So, can I get a couple tickets?” He asked again.

I nodded.

“Yeah,” I murmured. “I’ll see what I can do.”

“Thanks, Uncle,” he said as he started on his food again.

“This is going to be so fun<” Irene babbled. She continued to mindlessly talk while we ate our meal. My eyes wandered over to Walter briefly and lingered there for a bit longer than they should have. He had a smile on his lips, and I knew exactly who he was thinking of because I was thinking of the same woman.

Judy’s POV “Two words. Masquerade Gala!” Nan said, shoving a flyer in my face and squealing excitedly. I was perched against the tree in the campus quad, studying a textbook, when Nan came out of nowhere.