Chapter 251

**Chapter 0251**

She grabbed her bag and headed into the bathroom. Just as she expected, she found her toothbrush and a tube of toothpaste waiting for her. She quickly brushed her teeth and took care of her business. After that, she washed her hands and prepared to start the day.

Judy felt grateful that her friend remembered her face wash. After she finished using it, she quickly slipped into a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. She tossed her hospital gown into the laundry basket that was sitting in the corner of the bathroom.

Once she finished, she could hear some voices in the room. She thought maybe Judy had arrived and was talking to one of the nurses.

She prepared herself for what she was about to walk into. Feeling embarrassed, especially in front of others, made her nervous.

Judy took a deep breath. She knew she had to face her fears eventually, and putting it off would only make things worse.

With determination, she grabbed the door handle and pushed the door open, stepping into the room. As soon as she entered, her wolf stood tall and alert, ready for whatever was next.

Nan caught a whiff of something familiar. It was a delicious scent that almost made her legs buckle.

Judy turned to face her, a bright smile spreading across her face, and relief shining in her eyes.

“Oh, there you are, Nan. I thought you had tried…”

“Run away!” the lady exclaimed, opening her arms wide for a hug. Nanan quickly responded, wrapping her arms around Judy. Judy was a bit shorter than Nanan, so she rested her chin on Judy’s head.

“I’m sorry,” Nanan said softly.

“I scared you,” Nan whispered.

“It’s okay,” Judy replied, stepping back to get a better look at Nan. “You look well. Did your wolf heal you?”

“Yes,” Nan answered, patting her belly. “All good now.”

Judy felt healed and was eager to leave. She nodded and then looked towards the figure standing in the doorway.

“Are you really just going to stand there?” Judy asked, crossing her arms over her chest.

Nan, still lingering in the doorway, hesitated before responding.

Judy glanced in the direction of the doorway, and her heart skipped a beat. She struggled to catch her breath, feeling as if something heavy was pulling her down. There, standing in the doorway, was her mate. He was looking at Nan, his pale blue eyes fixed intently on her.

Judy noticed the worried look on the man’s face as he studied her intently. His eyes held a deep concern, making her feel a bit uneasy under his gaze.

“Oh my Goddess,” Judy sighed. She quickly walked over to him and took his arm. With a firm pull, she led him through the doorway.

Chester walked into the room, moving closer to Nan.

“Stop being so weird, Chester,” Nan said.

Chester was the name of her mate.

Nan overheard Judy talking about Chester, mentioning that he was her chef at the mansion.

Her mate worked as a chef for the Landry family. The thought of discovering this about her mate made her heart race with excitement. She had always dreamed of being a chef herself. It was one of her biggest passions.

Judy felt frustrated as she thought about her main goals, which were related to what she was studying in school. She cursed the Goddess for this unfair twist of fate.

“I’m sorry for dragging him here,” Judy said, looking directly at Nan. “But I really need your help.”

Nan was sure that Judy knew Chester was her mate. This thought made her feel even more embarrassed. She wondered if Chester was aware that Nan had suffered from alcohol poisoning. Did he know how close she had come to drinking herself to death?

The heat made her cheeks feel flushed, and she wished the ground would open up and swallow her whole.

“He gave me a ride here,” she thought. “I can always find another ride if I need to.”

**Chapter 0251**

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“No!” Nan exclaimed, her voice filled with urgency.

“Please, don’t leave me alone with him…”

Nan saw the pain in Chester’s eyes, but she chose to ignore it. Instead, she turned to her best friend, Judy.

Judy looked just as surprised, but she nodded in agreement and gave a reassuring smile.

Nan smiled reassuringly at Judy.

“How about you come over?” Judy suggested. “That way I can keep an eye on you.”

Nan wanted to tell Judy that she would be fine going back to her apartment. But honestly, she felt a bit uneasy.

She really didn’t want to be alone.

“Okay,” Nan finally agreed.

“Do you think we can talk later?” Chester asked. He broke the silence that hung between them. His voice was smooth and comforting, warming Nan’s heart.

But the memory of him with those other women filled her thoughts, and the pain came rushing back in an instant.

“I think you’ve said everything you needed to say,” Nan said as she picked up her things, avoiding eye contact.

“Unless you plan to reject me later, I don’t think we have much to say to each other,” she said.

She paused for a moment, looking up at him. Her heart raced, and she had a question on her mind that she wanted to ask but couldn’t find the words.

She needed to ask.

“Chester?”

“Do you plan to reject me?”