Chapter 151

**Chapter 0151**
**Judy’s POV**

I stared at Gavin, completely shocked.

“What did you just say?” I asked, my voice shaky.

“I asked you to move in with me,” he replied calmly.

He repeated it, his face calm as he looked back at me.

Even though he said it again, I still wasn’t sure I heard him right.

“You’re joking…” I said, and it wasn’t really a question.

“I am not,” he replied.

He replied, “You want me to move in… here?” I looked around at my surroundings, feeling a bit unsure. “With your family?”

He frowned and shook his head.

“No, I have a mansion just north of here,” he said.

“He answered, ‘It’s fully staffed. I use it when I have work to do in the North of the border.'”

I raised my eyebrows in surprise. I had no idea he had another home within his pack.

I must have looked just as surprised as I felt because his expression softened.

“You clearly need a place to stay,” he said to me. “And I’m offering you one.”

“And you would be living there too?” I asked.

He paused for a moment, thinking about how to answer my question.

“I can’t live there full time,” he said. “But I’ll be there often enough.”

He continued, “I’m already there quite a bit because there’s always work to do.”

“Things to do in the North. It won’t be much different. But if I stayed there full time, it might seem suspicious to my children. I can’t just leave them to live here by themselves, especially not Matthew.”

I nodded.

I was trying to understand what he was saying.

“Can I think about it?” I asked him.

“Of course,” he replied. “Take all the time you need. I have business to attend to, so I’ll be leaving you.”

I nodded as he left. Turning away, I walked back to Matt, who was still practicing with the bow and arrow.

“Okay, how about we switch to swords now?” I suggested. “After that, I’ll…”

“Make us some lunch,” he said.

He nodded eagerly, and we kept practicing for the next hour.

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What were Judy and Gavin talking about so privately?

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The thought of Judy snuggling up to her father made Irene feel uneasy.

than words could describe. She had spent the last couple of days with Etlian. He had changed his behavior around her in ways that surprised her. Although she hadn’t confronted him about what she had discovered, it didn’t seem to matter much anymore. What really mattered was that Ethan appeared to have a genuine connection with her.

Judy had left Ethan, but he often wondered why she was still around him. Could it be that she was struggling to move on? The thought made him angry. He cursed quietly to himself at the idea of Judy wanting to get back with him. After all, he had let Ethan go in the first place.

Irene knew she had no claim on Ethan anymore. He was now with Judy, and Irene was determined not to let him go easily.

As Judy walked by, Irene hid in the shadows. She wanted to avoid being seen, but she couldn’t help watching.

Matt and Judy had a brief conversation before they started sparring. During their talk, Judy mentioned something about lunch. Trene, however, was focused on one thing: making sure Judy left. She didn’t want her anywhere near the villa.

Irene didn’t want to be anywhere near Ethan. As she walked inside, she forced a smile for the servants passing by. They had no idea how troubled she felt inside. All Irene truly wanted was to find peace.

Lila dreamed of being loved for who she truly was, but that felt like a fairy tale. Ethan was the closest she had ever come to finding her perfect match. However, she was beginning to see how far from reality that idea really was.

Lila felt confused about her feelings and wasn’t sure how to move forward.

Irene had been pacing the kitchen for a long time. She was deep in thought, trying to come up with a plan to get Judy out of the villa and away from her man.

Suddenly, the door opened, and Judy stepped inside. “Irene?” she asked hesitantly.

Irene quickly turned around, her face turning red when she realized she had been caught.

“Judy!” she gasped, her eyes wide with surprise. “How long have you been there? I didn’t hear you come in!”

Judy closed the door behind her.

“I just walked in a moment ago and saw you pacing. Are you alright?” Judy asked.

“I’m fine,” Irene said, lying a little. She forced a smile for Judy.

Judy looked unsure as she moved around the counters.

“I feel like you’ve been avoiding me,” Judy said, a frown forming on her face. “I was wondering if I did something wrong?”

“What? Of course not,” Irene replied, lying again. She felt a twinge of guilt but quickly brushed it aside.

She was getting pretty good at lying. “I could never be upset with you,” she said.

“Are you sure?” Judy asked, raising her eyebrows.

Judy picked up a loaf of bread and put it on the counter. Then she grabbed the…

Irene opened the fridge and pulled out a jar of strawberry jam.

“I’m sure of it,” she told her friend, biting her lower lip. “Can I ask what you’re doing?”

“Oh, I’m just making lunch for Matt,” she replied with a smile. “A big surprise for him!”

“I’ll have a jam sandwich with chips,” Irene said.

Irene nodded thoughtfully as she watched Judy start making the sandwich. Then, an idea popped into her head. However, she knew that if she wasn’t careful, this idea could have serious consequences.

Judy was focused on her task, unaware of the thoughts swirling in Irene’s mind.

Irene noticed that Gavin was focused on making a sandwich and wasn’t paying attention to her. She decided to take advantage of this distraction.

She walked over to one of the drawers to check if the item she needed was still there. Gavin usually did a good job of keeping a spare EpiPen in almost every room of the house, so she hoped it would be there.

**The House for Matt**

**Chapter 152**

Matt was excited about the new house. It was a big step for him, and he couldn’t wait to make it his own. He thought about all the possibilities—how he would decorate each room, the gatherings he would host, and the memories he would create there.

As he walked through the empty space, Matt felt a mix of nerves and excitement. He knew this house would be more than just a place to live; it would be a home filled with laughter and love.

With a smile on his face, he started to imagine his future in this house. It was the beginning of a wonderful journey.