Chapter 74

Chapter 0074 Judy’s POV “And he knows that you aren’t his biological child?” asked, glancing down at a sleeping Matthew.

Gavin nodded.

“Yes,” he said softly. “He remembers his time with his mother. It wasn’t good and he often still has nightmares. He started to call me dad a few years ago after he started living with me.‘

“It was nice of you to take him in,” I said, my heart swelled a little at the thought of Gavin caring about someone so much that he would do anything for them. He treated Matt just like he was his normal son, and I never had any reason to doubt that Matt wasn’t his son.

“He’s family,” Gavin said with a shrug, I wanted to say more, but I wasn’t sure what to say. I wasn’t sure what would be appropriate to say. So, I remained quiet until the car pulled to a stop in front of the villa.

“We should probably wake him so we can get started on his lessons for today,” I said.

Gavin nodded.

I nudged Matt a little and ran my hand down the side of his face; he looked so peaceful when he was sleeping, and I felt bad waking him up. But soon, his eyes fluttered open and he yawned as he lifted his head off my arm to look around the car.

“Are we home?” He asked, blinking a few times to adjust his eyes.

“Yes,” I answered at the same time as Gavin answered “We are.”

I looked at Gavin and I couldn’t help the warmth that spread across my face.

“Thanks for helping me today,” Matt said as he hugged me. “You were a good mom.”

I blushed even harder now, and the smirk Gavin had on his mouth did not go unnoticed.

“Let’s go inside and get some work done,” I said as I pushed the door open, not wanting to discuss this any further.

I heard Matt’s laughter sounding from behind me.

Third Person POV “Remind me again why we are preparing all these meals,” Ethan asked as he stared at all the different platters that had been set up by malds.

Irene had been running around all morning like a chicken with her head cut off, making sure everything was clean and cooked perfectly “Because my cousin Walter is coming to visit from a different country, and he has never been here before! I haven’t seen him since I was a little girl and I’m so excited to meet him again.

+25 BONUS Chapter 0074 “What country? And How long is he here for?”

“France; and he’s here for a month,” Irene answered. He’s a journalist and he’s working on at worldwide article. He’s looking for the latest scoop and he wanted to start here.”

“So, Walter is your father’s nephew?” Ethan asked.

“Yes,” she replied. “My father has a younger brother and an older sister. He’s the middle child.”

“And his younger brother left the country?”

She nodded thoughtfully.

“To be with his mate,” she explained. “He went there for a business trip when they met. She didn’t want to leave her country, and he didn’t want to leave without her. So, he planted new roots there. He left everything behind and started over completely. They were only able to conceive one child, Walter. He’s only a couple of years older than me and he’s already so successful in his country.”

“Do you have a photo of him? I wonder if I heard of him,” Ethan said, curiously.

She pulled out her phone and brought up a photo of Walter Landry. He looked like a supermodel with his perfect curls of blonde hair and his dark blue eyes. He definitely looked like a Landry with his chiseled face and strong physique.

“You look like you could be siblings,” Ethan pointed out.

Irene beamed...

“We got that a lot when we were kids,” she admitted. We were close when we visited. I’ve only been there a few times, but it was a beautiful country, and I had a ton of fun with my father’s family.‘

“Well, if he’s important to you, then he’s important to me,” Ethan said, draping an arm around her shoulders. “I can’t wait to meet him.”

She smiled and kissed his cheek gently.

“He’ll be here any minute.”

“Should we put this food in the parlor?” One of the maids asked. “Miss Montague and Master Matthew had left and went out back to do some sparring and defense practice.”

13 Irene nodded.

“The parlor would be great,” she agreed.

The maids grabbed a platter each and scurried to the parlor just as the sound of the doorbell through the villa, Irene perked up, a large smile on her lips as she turned to face Ethan.

“He’s here,” she said, grabbing his hand. “Let’s go!”

rang Together, they walked into the front foyer where a few gamma warriors were stationed. Adam had the door open and was greeting the young man who walked into the villa.

Chapter 0074 +25 BONUS “It’s an honor to finally meet you, master Walter. We made up the guest room for you and I hope it is to your liking. I’ll bring your things there right away.”

“Wallic!” Irene shrieked as she ran through the room.

Walter’s smile was radiant, “Rena, it’s so good to see you again,” Walter said in a thick French accent.

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