Chapter 228

**Chapter 0228**
**Judy’s POV**
**+25 BONUS**

I took another sip of my wine, enjoying how it relaxed my mind and body. I kept glancing at my phone, hoping to see a missed call or a new message.

I was waiting for a message, but it never came. Each time I checked and saw nothing, I felt a sharp disappointment in my chest. I hated that feeling. I shouldn’t be feeling this way.

Gavin was with his family, enjoying his time. It wasn’t as if he was losing anything by not reaching out to me.

I didn’t think he had any real interest in me or in anything else. Even if he did, it shouldn’t matter too much. We were just having fun together, helping each other out and putting on a show to keep some people off our backs.

But still, I felt a weight in my chest.

I felt my anxiety tighten every time I looked at my phone. Taking a deep breath, I placed it on the table, unable to check it any longer. I turned to see Nan, who was lightly sipping her wine, and frowned when I glanced over my shoulder.

I stood at the entryway to the kitchen, wondering where she had gone. I knew she was curious about what Chester was cooking, but she had been away for quite a while. I decided it was time to go check on her. I hoped she wasn’t getting into any trouble.

I got a bit lost on my way to the kitchen. I took another sip of wine before I set the glass on the table and got to my feet. I brushed off my pants, smoothing them down with my hands, and then I headed toward the kitchen.

The kitchen door was slightly open, and I could see Nan standing in the entryway. I smiled and started to walk toward her, but my happiness faded when I noticed how tense she looked.

Her body was as stiff as a board.

Frowning, I walked over to her.

“Nan, are you okay?” I asked. I stopped when I reached her and saw that she was staring straight ahead, her gaze fixed on something in the distance.

Harper was sitting on the kitchen counter, her legs wrapped around Chester’s waist and her arms around his neck. Chester held her gently, his arms resting loosely around her waist. Harper pressed herself close to him, enjoying the warmth of their embrace.

Her tongue was practically down his throat. It was surprising because he seemed a bit distant during the kiss, but she was really going for it. I wasn’t shocked to see them like this; honestly, it wasn’t the first time they had shown interest in each other.

It was the first time I had walked in on them. Although it was surprising, it wasn’t like them to lose control in the kitchen like this. It was unusual to see them act this way in public.

Harper was…

She was very professional and kept her personal life private. Right now, they were alone, so I figured Chester had sent the rest of his staff away. However, anyone could still walk in on them, including Nan, who stood frozen in place.

She probably didn’t expect to see the chef in the arms of the maid. I bit my lower lip, trying hard not to laugh out loud. I placed a hand on her shoulder to get her attention.

Her body tensed even more, if that was possible. I didn’t look at her face. Instead, I focused on Harper and Chester, who were completely unaware that we were standing at the entryway.

It was only a matter of time before something happened.

I cleared my throat loudly, causing both of them to jump apart as if they had been startled. Harper nearly fell off the counter from the sudden movement, and Chester’s face turned bright red when he looked at me.

But then, the redness on Chester’s face…

His cheeks lost all color, and his face turned ghostly white.

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He looked at Nan, his eyes widening with fear. I could see the horror reflected in them. Nan took a step back, her expression showing she was just as startled.

My body shook a little. I frowned even more as I looked at my best friend. She looked pale.

Then, I turned my gaze to Chester. He stood frozen in place, not moving or saying anything. Neither of them spoke a word.

“Nan?” I asked.

I tugged at her arm to get her attention. “A… are you okay?” I asked.

“Chester?” Harper called out, trying to nudge him with her foot. But Chester stepped back, moving even further away from her as if he was worried.

He couldn’t stand her touch.

Nan took a shaky breath and finally turned her gaze away from Chester to look at me. I felt my brows furrow as I noticed tears welling up in her beautiful blue eyes. My chest tightened at the sight. She looked so vulnerable.

I could see that something was really bothering my best friend. She looked devastated, and I needed to find out what was wrong.