Chapter 150
**Chapter 150**
“It’s part of the job,” she murmured. “But it’s exhausting. Seriously, what’s so important? You sounded urgent on the phone.”
I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. I could feel the weight of the day pressing down on me.
I was pulling at the ends of my sleeves, feeling nervous. “My mom is selling the house,” I suddenly said.
“What??” Nan gasped. “Why would she do that? She loves that house! Your mom and dad worked so hard to get it in the first place.”
She always told us stories about that house.
“I know,” I said, closing my eyes. “But somehow, those parents convinced her to sell the house and move in with them.”
“She’s back on her feet,” she said.
“Those conniving jerks!” she hissed. “They did this on purpose!”
“I know,” I murmured, rolling my eyes at the thought.
“So, what’s the plan?”
“What are you going to do?” Nan asked. “You can’t live there. Is your mother really that gullible?”
“Apparently she is,” I sighed. “She told me we are moving in a couple of days.”
“You can’t be serious, Judy,” Nan groaned. “Living in the Cash household will be so damaging to you.”
“I can’t live there, Nan,” I told her, lowering my voice.
“My mother is firm about it,” I said. “She even told me that if I’m not on board, I can find somewhere else to live.”
Nan looked at me and asked, “So, what are you going to do?”
I fell silent for a moment.
I was nervously chewing my bottom lip.
“I was kind of hoping I could crash on your couch until I figure something out,” I asked her, holding my breath while I waited for her response.
There was a moment of silence as she considered my request.
She finally replied with a deep sigh.
“Oh, Judy. I would love to have you stay with me, but my landlord is really difficult. I signed a contract that says I can’t have anyone living here for more than a short time.”
A couple of days later, she told me sadly, “I’m so sorry…”
I felt a wave of disappointment wash over me. She was my only hope. I realized that I would have to live with Ethan’s family. The thought made my stomach turn.
I felt nervous as I stood there, trying not to cry.
“It’s okay, I understand,” I said softly to her.
“I’ll do some research and try to find someone who needs a roommate. I’m sure there’s something out there.”
“Don’t worry, Judy,” she said with a kind tone. “We will figure this out.”
I smiled, even though I felt like crying.
“Thanks, Nan,” I replied.
After a brief goodbye, I hung up the phone.
I turned around to go back to Matt, but I stopped in my tracks.
I saw Gavin’s dark eyes fixed on me. I had been avoiding him because I felt so ashamed for running out on him the night before.
I wanted to say I was sorry, but I didn’t know how to begin.
“Hey…” I said, feeling a bit awkward. “About last night…”
“Never mind that,” he interrupted. “Did you hear you say something?”
“Did you hear about your mother selling your house?”
My face went pale.
“Were you listening to my conversation?” I asked, feeling defensive and embarrassed at the same time.
“It wasn’t intentional,” he replied, narrowing his eyes at me.
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“But is it true?” he asked.
I bit my lip, knowing there was no point in lying to him. He must have overheard the conversation, so I nodded.
“Yes,” I said softly. “It’s true, and I’ll most likely…”
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“I have to live with Ethan’s family for a while.”
When I said this, I noticed Ethan’s energy shift. His mood seemed to darken, and I could hear a small growl escape his throat. I raised my eyebrows at his reaction, surprised. He quickly shook his head, as if trying to shake off his feelings.
He shook off the strange burst of emotions that had just hit him.
“There’s another option,” he finally said after a brief pause.
“And what would that be?” I asked, looking directly into his eyes.
“Move in with me.”
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