Chapter 259

**Chapter 0259**
**Gavin’s POV**

“Why are you avoiding going home?” Taylor asked, sitting in the chair in front of my desk.

“Why do you think?” I replied, narrowing my eyes at her.

“My Bela,” he said, shrugging.

“It’s been over a week, and you are hardly here,” Taylor pointed out. “Is it because of Judy?”

I frowned at his words.

“What? No, of course not,” I replied.

I shook my head and said, “Why would I be avoiding Judy?”

“Because you haven’t been seeing her as often as you usually do,” Taylor replied. A sly smile spread across his face. “You can deny it all you want, but…”

“I want you to know how I feel, but I also understand that you go to the other mansion to see her. You’ve been with her ever since that gala. I was there, remember? You kicked me out of the car so you could be with her.”

I sighed.

I leaned back in my chair and sighed. “I’m not avoiding her. I’m just keeping my distance. Irene made it clear that she didn’t want me to see Judy.”

“So, you’re doing this just because Irene told you to?”

“Why are you doing this?” Taylor asked.

“I’m doing this out of respect for my family,” I replied. “Judy understands that my kids come first. I promise you, there are no hard feelings.”

“Are you really sure about that?” Taylor pressed.

I paused for a moment, thinking about the look on Judy’s face every time I canceled our plans over the past few weeks. Just the thought of her disappointment made my chest feel tight. I explained to Taylor that I was canceling because of Irene, but that wasn’t the whole truth.

Irene has made things a bit more challenging for me over the past few weeks, but I can handle it. My biggest worry is Levi Churchill being part of my group.

If he finds out about my relationship with Judy, it could cause trouble.

“I should just stay away from her until he is gone,” I thought, worried they might use that against me.

“Yes, I’m sure,” I murmured quietly.

“Okay, so if you aren’t staying away from your villa…”

“Why are you avoiding Judy?” Taylor asked, raising his eyebrows. “There must be more to this story. You’ve literally been sleeping here.”

He glanced over at the couch on the far side of the office, which still held the remnants of a long night.

I grabbed my pillow and blanket. He was right; I had been sleeping at my office. I had been avoiding going home, but it wasn’t because of Judy.

“Irene has been impossible lately,” I admitted. “She’s acting really strange.”

“I’m feeling needier than usual, and I don’t know what’s going on with her. I just needed a break,” I said.

“So, you’re avoiding your own daughter?” Taylor asked, surprised. “That’s even worse.”

I let out a groan.

“Don’t make me—”

“I’ll fire you,” I warned.

He just laughed.

“You and I both know you won’t,” Taylor said as he stood up. “I’m going to leave for the night. I have a date with my mate.”

Let me give you some advice, Gavin. Go home, take care of your mess, and stop sleeping in your office. I’ll send another driver to come and get you.

After a minute, Taylor had left, and I was alone.

I thought about what he had said. I knew I couldn’t stay in my office forever. I had children at home that I needed to see. Plus, maybe it was time to talk to Judy and explain why I had been so distant.

I felt distant. It wasn’t because of her; it was because I didn’t know where she stood with me and my children. And then there was the whole Levi situation. I just wanted to do what was best for everyone. Right now, I needed to focus on making the right choices.

Our sexual relationship wasn’t what was best. It was confusing for everyone involved.

True to his word, Taylor sent Leroy to take me home.

As soon as I got home, I heard screaming coming from the training grounds. I ran as fast as I could to see what was happening.

I noticed Irene leaning over Matt, talking to him and trying to calm him down. However, he was crying, and there was blood everywhere.