Chapter 0113 Gavins POV There was a hopeful boyish quality about my nephew and the thought of poking that bubble with a needle didnt sit right with me .<\/p>\n
But I also didnt want to get his hopes up .<\/p>\n
It shouldnt matter to me if Judy decided to be his girlfriend .<\/p>\n
She was her own woman , and she could do whatever she wanted .<\/p>\n
It was clear to me that she didnt want me in that kind of way , she only wanted to keep our relationship professional , which was probably for the best .<\/p>\n
\u5e74 But the thought of her being touched by another man eft me feeling nothing but resentment and anger .<\/p>\n
I had to brush that thought out of my head though ; it was my business .<\/p>\n
She made her choice and now I had to make mine .<\/p>\n
I cant answer for her , I finally settled on .<\/p>\n
Youll have to ask her for yourself .<\/p>\n
I turned on that note and walked into the kitchen without saying another word .<\/p>\n
Irene and Matt were already seated at the dining table and Walter walked in moments after I did .<\/p>\n
I sat at the head of the table and Walter took a seat beside Irene .<\/p>\n
Im so glad you can join us for dinner , Dad .<\/p>\n
I didnt think youd be here , Irene said with a fond smile Im surprised you arent with Ethan , I replied , putting my cloth napkin on my lap .<\/p>\n
She shrugged and glanced at her phone which was beside her on the table .<\/p>\n
Hes been busy today , she said softly .<\/p>\n
After I got back from the hospital earlier , he had to catch up on , some work .<\/p>\n
He spent the entire night with me .<\/p>\n
He was such a gentleman .<\/p>\n
I looked around her face and saw that the bruise was almost completely gone , and she was looking a lot better .<\/p>\n
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 .<\/p>\n
Spending time with Ethan must have helped her mentally recover .<\/p>\n
He was so noble last night , Daddy .<\/p>\n
I wished I could have remembered him fighting those rogues , but I passed out .<\/p>\n
I couldnt believe he came to save me \u2026 he must really love me , Irene continued to gush .<\/p>\n
I cant believe I ever doubted him .<\/p>\n
You doubted him ? Walter asked , raising his brows .<\/p>\n
Only for a minute , she admitted .<\/p>\n
I thought he might have feelings for someone else .<\/p>\n
But I think I was just paranoid .<\/p>\n
Who would he have feelings for ? Walter asked .<\/p>\n
Who could possibly be better than you , Rena ? Irene blushed and glanced at her empty plate .<\/p>\n
Its not important , she murmured .<\/p>\n
It was clear she didnt want to say ; I already knew who she was thinking of .<\/p>\n
Before anyone could say anything else , the maids were bringing in the food .<\/p>\n
It all looks so good ! Irene gushed .<\/p>\n
I cant wait to eat , Walter chimed in .noveldrama<\/p>\n
+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 .<\/p>\n
Did you hear about the masquerade gala this weekend ? Irene asked , glancing at me .<\/p>\n
Everybody who is anybody will be there .<\/p>\n
I nodded .<\/p>\n
I have invitations for you and Ethan , I told her .<\/p>\n
She squealed happily and clapped her hands .<\/p>\n
Is it possible for me to get a couple of tickets as well ? Walter asked , glancing at me before taking another bite of food .<\/p>\n
I would like to ask Judy to accompany me to the gala .<\/p>\n
Thats a wonderful idea ! Irene said excitedly.<\/p>\n
I can take her shopping and make a girls day out of it .<\/p>\n
She froze when I glared at her and she gave me a sheepish smile .<\/p>\n
And this time we wont wander off without guards .<\/p>\n
youll take extra guards and Beta Taylor , I told her , not leaving any room for arguments .<\/p>\n
She nodded and glanced at her plate .<\/p>\n
Yes , father .<\/p>\n
Walter cleared his throat , bringing my attention back to him .<\/p>\n
I didnt want to give him a gateway to take Judy out , but if I refused him , I would have to explain why , and I wasnt prepared to come up with such an excuse right now .<\/p>\n
So , can I get a couple tickets ? He asked again .<\/p>\n
I nodded .<\/p>\n
Yeah , I murmured .<\/p>\n
Ill see what I can do .<\/p>\n
Thanks , Uncle , he said as he started on his food again .<\/p>\n
This is going to be so fun < Irene babbled .<\/p>\n
She continued to mindlessly talk while we ate our meal .<\/p>\n
My eyes wandered over to Walter briefly and lingered there for a bit longer than they should have .<\/p>\n
He had a smile on his lips , and I knew exactly who he was thinking of because I was thinking of the same woman .<\/p>\n
Judys POV Two words .<\/p>\n
Masquerade Gala ! Nan said , shoving a flyer in my face and squealing excitedly .<\/p>\n
I was perched against the tree in the campus quad , studying a textbook , when Nan came out of<\/p>\n
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