\u201cWhy was Dad and Irene fighting earlier? I could hear yelling,\u201d Matt asked during the tutoring session.<\/p>\n
I tensed at his words; I didn\u2019t want to tell him the whole truth because it would only hurt him to find out it was his sister who tried to poison him a few months ago. I had to protect Matt from the awful truth; I knew Irene felt guilty about it and that Matt wasn\u2019t in any danger, but if he found out the truth, he would never trust her again.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust some differences,\u201d I decided to tell him with a shrug. \u201cIt\u2019s nothing to be concerned about.\u201d<\/p>\n
He looked at me, a small frown on his face.<\/p>\n
\u201cDifferences?\u201d He asked. \u201cThey\u2019ve had disagreements before\u2026 but it was never anything like that. Something felt off.\u201d<\/p>\n
I bit my lower lip, trying to keep my eyes fixed on the coffee table.<\/p>\n
\u201cIrene did something bad, and it put a lot of people in danger. She\u2019s sorry and it won\u2019t happen again, but your dad is upset about it. They\u2019ll be okay. They just need to talk it out and figure out the best outcome for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Matt went quiet as he processed my words.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh,\u201d he said softly. \u201cIt must have been really bad. You can\u2019t tell me what it is?\u201d d<\/p>\n
I sighed and shook my head.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s better for you right now that you don\u2019t know,\u201d I told him. \u201cBut your dad loves you both and he\u2019ll do what he can to protect you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you think he\u2019s going to make Irene go away?\u201d He asked, a nervous tint in his eyes.noveldrama<\/p>\n
I smiled at him and found myself wrapping an arm around him, pulling him close. It wasn\u2019t often that I had to provide him with this level of comfort. He\u2019s strong- minded, a good fighter, strong, and intelligent. But I forget that he\u2019s also a little boy. He\u2019s almost 8 years old and he follows in Gavin\u2019s footsteps. But he\u2019s still just a child and he has worries and fears just like any other child. He doesn\u2019t want to see his family being broken apart.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour dad would never do that,\u201d I assured him. \u201cMaybe if he saw Irene as a real danger then he would. But she\u2019s not a real danger and he knows that. Trust me, if she was\u2026 she wouldn\u2019t be anywhere near this Villa right now. Or the pack for that matter. But she\u2019s only in her room, reflecting on her past behavior. She\u2019s not going anywhere. You don\u2019t have to worry about it.\u201d<\/p>\n
He nods, his small body relaxing slightly.<\/p>\n
The door of the parlor opened one of the villa maids walked in holding a few shopping bags. She looked exhausted, but when she saw me, she gave me a bright smile.<\/p>\n
\u201cMiss Montague, I went shopping for a new outfit for you. I wasn\u2019t sure which would look better, so I got you I a few different options. They all should be your sizes, but if we need to get them adjusted that shouldn\u2019t be an issue. We only have a few hours though, so we should try them on now and get you ready,\u201d she told me with a warm smile lighting up her features.<\/p>\n
I glanced at Matt; we hadn\u2019t finished tutoring yet. I wanted to get his homework done out the truth which could end up happening considering these walls tend to whisper.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m having dinner tonight with your father and your grandmother,\u201d I told him.<\/p>\n
He raised his brows.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy grandmother? Why?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cShe wants to have dinner\u2026\u201d I told him.<\/p>\n
He stared at me for a moment too long.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith you?\u201d He asked. \u201cMy tutor?\u201d<\/p>\n
I nodded, trying to come up with a logical reason as to why she would want to have dinner with me.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes,\u201d I told him. \u201cShe wants to get to know the person who\u2019s tutoring her grandson,\u201d I say as I rub his head.<\/p>\n
He let that process for a moment; his eyes turning thoughtful. Then, he nodded,<\/p>\n
seemingly accepting that answer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWill you be mad if I have to cut<\/p>\n
today\u2019s session short?\u201d I ask him feeling bad that I\u2019ve missed the last couple of tutoring sessions and now I have to cut today\u2019s session short.<\/p>\n
He shook his head as he started to pack up his stuff.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, my homework is almost done,\u201d he tells me. \u201cI can finish the rest later. Enjoy your dinner.\u201d<\/p>\n
He stands up and waves at me before retreating from the room. I looked up at the maid who gave me a small mile.<\/p>\n
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