Chapter 134

**Chapter 134**
**Judy’s POV**

“You are such trash, Judy Montague. Why are you at my family’s barbecue?” Kelsey asked, crossing her arms over her chest. Her pink lips were pursed in annoyance.

Kelsey stared at me, her gaze sharp and intense.

“If I remember correctly, the whole pack is invited, Kelsey. So, what’s the problem?” I asked, squinting at her. I wasn’t going to let her push me around.

I was only there to help Irene, so I really didn’t want to deal with Kelsey right now.

“That doesn’t include you, Slut,” she shouted at me.

I couldn’t believe she was calling me a slut, especially since Ethan was the one causing all the drama.

“Are you the one who left me for someone else? It wasn’t the other way around, so I’m not sure what she means by that.

“It’s sad that you just let yourself be here. Are you really begging Ethan to come back to you? Can’t you see how desperate that looks?”

“Why not let him go and be happy? He has found someone who truly deserves his time and love. Irene fits perfectly into our family. Even though we have only known her for a short time, she has already become the ideal sister-in-law.”

“I’m not here to beg for Ethan,” I murmured. “I’m only here to support my friend.”

“Yeah, right,” Kelsey replied, sounding sarcastic. “I highly doubt you’re here to support anyone but yourself.” She continued, her tone dripping with disbelief.

“You’re pathetic, Judy,” someone said.

“What’s going on?” Ethan asked as he walked up to his sister. “You aren’t causing trouble again, are you, Kels?”

He looked at her with concern.

Kels frowned at him and narrowed her icy blue eyes.

Ethan looked at her, a mix of frustration and confusion in his eyes.

“Of course not, Ethan,” she replied sharply. “I’m only looking out for you. I won’t let that woman sneak her way back into your life. You deserve better, and I want to make sure you’ve fully moved on from her.”

Ethan sighed, rubbing his temples in annoyance. He felt overwhelmed by the situation.

He ran his fingers through his hair. “I don’t need you to look out for me. I’m more than capable of taking care of myself,” he told her confidently.

She rolled her eyes in response.

“I’m your sister; it’s my job to protect you,” she said firmly.

“I can’t believe you,” she grumbled.

“You are my little sister,” he reminded her gently. “Please, don’t make any more trouble for yourself or for me.”

She frowned at him, ready to argue. But before she could say anything, Irene stepped in.

“Kelsey was only doing what she thought was right,” Trene said gently, surprising me. Was she really defending Kelsey after everything she had said to me? I thought Irene wanted me here because I was her friend, but the way Trene spoke made me question that.

Kelsey’s actions were making me question my friendship with her.

He wrapped his arm around Irene’s shoulder and pulled her close. She leaned against him as he kissed the side of her face, his eyes glancing over at me for a moment.

I felt a chill run through me. Shifting uncomfortably in my shoes, I tried to avoid his gaze, but I could feel his eyes burning into the side of my face.

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**Chapter 134**
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“I want to introduce you to some friends,” he murmured to him.

She nodded and then looked at me.

“I’ll see you momentarily,” she told me.

I nodded back, forcing a smile as she walked away with him.

Ethan held my hand tightly. He looked at me one last time before focusing on our friends gathered across the yard.

“Judy?” I heard a familiar voice call my name. I turned and saw Meredith Cash walking toward me. She had a bright smile on her face.

She had a frown on her lips, and when she stopped in front of me, her perfectly shaped eyebrows raised in surprise. “I wasn’t expecting to see you here this evening,” she said.

“She wants to get back with Ethan,” I thought. That was why she showed up.

Kelsey frowned.

“Is that so?” Meredith asked, her eyes fixed on mine.

“Well, I’m afraid that’s not going to happen. My Ethan is much happier with his fiancé. Irene is such a sweetheart, and…”

“She fits into our family way better than you ever did,” someone said with a confident tone.

“That’s what I’ve been telling her,” Kelsey replied, a smirk on her pink lips. “Compared to Irene, Judy is nothing.”

I opened my mouth to respond, but I hesitated.

I wanted to defend myself, but I wasn’t sure what to say. They had always treated me this way for as long as I had known them. It didn’t make any sense to me; I had no idea why they hated me so much.

I think the reason is that they have always felt intimidated by my family. They’ve been waiting for us to fail so they could come out on top. Now that they feel they are on top, they think it’s okay to ignore us and make us feel small.

I felt a sharp twist in my heart. Ethan was my fated mate, yet I was the one who had been wronged by his family. They didn’t seem to understand my pain. It was a harsh reminder of the situation I was in, and it left me feeling like nothing more than trash.

My wolf and I felt like we didn’t belong in this family, and we never would. Even if Ethan accepted me as his mate, things would always feel the same.

“Irene is very rich, and her father is incredibly famous,” Meredith said. She continued on, explaining more about Irene’s life.

“I can’t believe my Ethan is marrying into the Landry family! Our families are now connected. This couldn’t have worked out more perfectly!”

Kelsey added, “And not to mention, Alpha Gavin Landry is so handsome!”

Kelsey felt a flutter in her stomach as Meredith spoke.

“That’s enough, Kelsey. He’s old enough to be your father,” Meredith said with a chuckle. “We invited him to the party like we do every year. I wonder if he’ll come this time.”

Kelsey couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves at the thought of him showing up.

His daughter is here, and I can’t wait to officially meet him. I’m excited for us to make our first appearance as part of his family. Together, we are going to be the most popular family in the country!

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