Chapter 396

**Chapter 396**

**Judy’s POV**

I felt incredibly foolish. Of course, Ethan was behind this. How could he not be? He was always planning or scheming something. I should have seen it coming.

Gavin was known for his stubbornness. I realized he wouldn’t back down and would use Daisy to get what he wanted.

I watched him as he sat stiffly, trying to process this new information. It was clear he was furious. His fists kept clenching and unclenching, a sign of his growing anger.

This entire situation was tense, and I could feel the weight of it in the air.

I was really upset with him. I thought he was seeing both me and Daisy at the same time. But then I discovered it was all part of a plan set up by Ethan. Gavin wasn’t even in the hotel suite when all of this was happening.

Daisy was surprised to see him there. She had no idea he was around. “I should have talked to him instead of jumping to conclusions,” she thought. “I really believed the facts were clear.”

“I might have done my part, Gavin,” she continued, feeling a bit guilty. “I may have assumed too quickly.”

“I’m not the mastermind behind this,” Daisy said as she crossed her arms over her chest. “You shouldn’t be coming after me.”

Gavin’s jaw tightened, and I could see the tension in his body.

He felt a struggle within himself, caught between two choices: to end Daisy’s life or to let her go so he could find Ethan. In the end, he chose to walk away from her.

“Get out of my face before—”

“I change my mind,” he growled, his wolf-like anger clear.

Daisy just smirked. She didn’t run away. Instead, she held his gaze for a moment before her eyes shifted to me. I noticed them darken. Without saying a word, she seemed to be weighing her options.

She turned and walked away, leaving me feeling numb and incredibly foolish.

“Is Ethan here?” Irene asked, tears in her eyes. I looked at her and remembered how quiet she had been lately. My heart broke for her.

Her ex-fiancé was here, and he made it clear that he wasn’t here for her; he was here to mess with me.

Nan and Chester arrived shortly after, their faces showing concern as they looked at the situation unfolding.

I stood there, frozen, unable to explain what had just happened. My body shook with fear. I knew Ethan would never stop. I felt trapped, knowing I would have to live with him tormenting my family and me forever. And Irene…

She will always suffer because of this.

In that moment, she looked completely broken and confused. My heart ached for her even more.

“Chester, Nan, can you take Irene back to the…”

“Where’s the suite?” he asked. “And Matthew too, wherever he is.”

“Last I saw, he was stuffing his face with dessert,” Chester replied, pointing towards the ceremony hall. “Yeah, let’s go find him.”

“Bring them both upstairs,” someone said.

Gavin nodded his thanks. At first, Irene didn’t want to move. She stood frozen, tears streaming down her face as she thought about everything that had happened. She felt lost and unsure of how to process her emotions.

I couldn’t blame her for feeling that way at the moment.

After a little encouragement from Nan, she finally got up from her spot and followed the others, leaving me alone with Gavin.

I found myself staring at the wall where Daisy had stood just moments ago.

Gavin pulled me close, wrapping his arms around me tightly and pressing me against his chest. I hadn’t expected this kind of gesture from him. It felt strange but comforting at the same time.

Before I fully understood what was happening, I could sense a lingering presence, like a ghost of what had just occurred. It was unsettling, yet Gavin’s embrace made me feel safe, as if he was shielding me from whatever shadows were around us.

I leaned against him, feeling a mix of emotions. Gavin Landry wasn’t the type to offer comfort, but somehow, I couldn’t help but melt into him. I hated my body for feeling so weak around him.

I should have hated him. I should have felt angry and upset, but instead, I found myself drawn to him, despite everything.

I was relieved that nothing had happened between him and Daisy, just like I thought. It was a relief to know he hadn’t lied to me about anything.

My mind was racing with all this new information, and I wasn’t sure what to think.

He ran his fingers gently up and down my spine, a soothing gesture that I was not used to from him.

As he peppered kisses along my hairline, a chill ran across my skin, making me feel even warmer inside. His warmth and scent wrapped around me, creating a comforting atmosphere.

I felt completely surrounded by warmth, and I could almost hear my wolf purring happily in his comforting embrace.

He gently ran his fingers through my hair, and I shivered at the sensation. I glanced up at him, tears brimming in my eyes.

I felt a wave of regret wash over me as I thought about everything that had happened.

“I’m sorry,” I whispered. “I should have talked to you.”

“Did you really think I was with her?” he asked, his voice sharp.

I bit my lower lip, feeling heat rise to my cheeks.

I felt heat rising in my cheeks, and I knew he could easily see the redness on my face.