Chapter 232

**Chapter 232**
**Judy’s POV**

Chester stared at me, his face filled with shock. His mouth was nearly hanging open, and I could see the fear in his eyes. It was so intense that I had to look away from him.

I didn’t want him to feel sorry for me, but I also wanted to be honest about everything. It seemed like he was having a hard time with his own feelings, especially accepting that he had found his mate. He didn’t want to say it out loud, but I could see the struggle in him.

I could hear him speaking loudly, and I understood what was bothering him. It was troubling Nan too, and my heart felt torn between both of them.

I wanted them both to be happy. I knew that if they gave each other a real chance, things could get better.

Chester and Nan made each other happy, but they both felt scared about the idea of having a mate. Perhaps it was Nan who was truly frightened at the thought of having Chester as her mate. Her first few impressions of him hadn’t been very good.

The first step was for both of them to admit that they were friends. Even if they couldn’t say it to me, they needed to say it to each other. They had to talk about it and decide what to do next.

“Irene?” Chester asked, leaning against a wall.

the counter, struggling as if he could barely hold himself up. “Wait… your friend is Ethan Cash? From the Cash family?”

I wasn’t surprised he recognized Ethan’s name. Everyone knew Ethan. His family was well-known in town.

The wolf territory wasn’t as famous as Gavin’s, but it was still well-known. Now that Gavin was marrying Irene, the most famous heiress in the world, the territory was getting even more attention.

“I nodded.”

“Yes,” I replied. “The one…”

He left me to be with Trene. I can’t really blame him, but it was hard for me and my wolf.

“Yeah, I get it,” someone replied. “He’s your mate. That must be tough for you…”

His voice faded away, and I could see the horror in his eyes. His face turned pale, just like it had the night before. I waved my hand in front of his face, trying to snap him out of it.

“Hey… what are you thinking about?” I asked him, my voice soft and caring.

“I…” he began to respond, but then he stopped, looking lost in thought.

“Chester?” I prompted gently.

His eyes finally met mine, and I could see the regret in them.

“I hurt her, Judy,” he said softly.

I wanted to ease his pain, so I sighed and leaned back in my chair.

“my seat.”

“She’s your mate, isn’t she?”

He looked surprised that I knew this, but then he sighed and nodded.

“Yes,” he whispered. “I saw her.”

The other day, I took a girl named Becky out on a date. I was so shocked by what happened that I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t want to leave Becky hanging, but my Nan was standing right in front of me, looking at me with a concerned expression.

I felt a sudden pain when I realized I was taking Becky on a date. It made sense why Nan was so upset and ended up getting drunk at that party. I wished she had told me about her feelings while she was sober. It hurt to think that she felt she couldn’t share this with me.

I was supposed to be her best friend, but she couldn’t talk to me about something so important.

“Why didn’t you go after her?” I asked. I didn’t want to sound accusatory, but I couldn’t help myself. It felt like an important moment.

**Bonus Chapter 232**

Finding a mate was really important to me, and I wanted the best for my best friend.

Chester looked so defeated as he shrugged one of his shoulders.

“Like I said… I was in shock, and I didn’t want to…”

After asking Becky out, I couldn’t believe I was the one who ended up ditching her. I thought about finding her later and explaining myself, but honestly, I had no idea who she was or how to even start looking for her. I tried to ask Becky about her, but she was not much help.

She didn’t give me much information and kept changing the subject. And honestly, I understood why. She didn’t want to discuss another woman on our date.

I nodded as I listened to his story, feeling a heaviness in my heart.

“And what about now?” I asked. “What about you and Harper yesterday? You already knew you had a mate. You saw her with your own eyes, and yet you still chose to make out with Harper out in the open?”

He ran his fingers through his hair and looked at the counter in front of us.

“Not my best moment,” he said softly. “I honestly didn’t think I’d ever see her again. I certainly had no idea that you were friends with her.”

I nodded, knowing what he meant, but I was still upset. Nan was hurting, and she wouldn’t talk to me about it.

“So, what now?” I asked him.

“I’m not really sure…” he murmured. “I messed up, and I don’t know what to do about it. I don’t think she’ll ever talk to me again.”

“She’s your friend… she’ll want to talk to you,” someone replied.

“I’ll make sure her wolf keeps you safe,” I told him. “It’s up to you how that conversation goes. You need to prepare yourself and try not to be a jerk.”

He frowned at me.

“When…

“Do I act like a jerk?” he asked, sounding hurt.

“You’re not a jerk… but the way you’re acting isn’t what a good friend would do,” I warned him. “You need to take this seriously…”

Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a girl named Lily. She was known for her bright smile and kind heart. Every day after school, she would visit the old park at the edge of town.

One sunny afternoon, while exploring the park, Lily stumbled upon a hidden path covered in leaves. Curious, she decided to follow it. The path led her to a beautiful garden filled with colorful flowers and singing birds. It was a magical place that seemed to be untouched by time.

As Lily wandered through the garden, she noticed a small, sparkling pond in the center. She sat by the water, feeling peaceful and happy. Suddenly, a little frog jumped out from behind the flowers and landed beside her.

“Hello!” said the frog, surprising Lily.

“Hi! You can talk?” she asked, wide-eyed.

“Yes, I can! My name is Freddie,” the frog replied with a grin. “I guard this garden and help anyone who finds it.”

Lily was amazed. She spent the afternoon talking to Freddie, learning about the magical garden and the secrets it held. As the sun began to set, she knew it was time to go home, but she promised to return.

From that day on, Lily visited the garden often, and her friendship with Freddie grew. Together, they created wonderful memories, filled with laughter and adventure. The garden became a special place for both of them, a reminder that magic can be found in the most unexpected places.