Chapter 427

**Chapter 427: Judy’s POV**

“I can’t believe he’s actually taking you on a date,” Nan said, her bright smile lighting up her face. “Why are you so nervous? This is a big deal!”

I took a deep breath, feeling the butterflies in my stomach. It was exciting, but also scary. This was my first real date, and I wanted everything to go perfectly.

Nan clapped her hands together. “Just be yourself! He likes you for who you are.”

I nodded, trying to reassure myself. “You’re right. I just need to relax.”

“Exactly! Have fun and enjoy the moment,” she encouraged.

With her support, I felt a bit more confident. I couldn’t wait to see how the evening would unfold.

“Good thing!”

“Is it though?” I asked. As I stared at myself in the mirror, I felt a sense of unease in my stomach. It was strange because Gavin hadn’t really given me much of a choice.

I told her how Gavin asked me out to Nan. She thought it was the most romantic thing she had ever heard.

It was a bit romantic, but Gavin was nervous. He wasn’t really into romance or dating.

I was really confused about why he wanted to take me out. As far as I understood, we weren’t in a real relationship, so I wondered what had caused this sudden change of heart. My heart raced in my chest as I thought about it.

Gavin and I had high hopes for tonight’s date. I wanted it to go well. I wanted him to see a different side of me—one that might show him a possible future together. But I couldn’t shake the worry that maybe this was just a dream.

I felt like there was something I wasn’t seeing, like an alternative plan. I couldn’t understand why he suddenly wanted to take me on a date.

But Nan didn’t think there was any hidden motive. She just seemed…

I was so happy that I was finally going out on a date with Gavin Landry, even though I had my doubts.

I turned to look at her, my eyes full of concern, and she met my gaze. Her expression softened, and her bright smile returned.

“You look great,” I said, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves.

“Beautiful Judy,” she said softly, looking at the dress I was wearing.

The problem was, he hadn’t told me anything about this date, so I had no idea what to wear. I glanced down at my casual dress and felt unsure.

I was wearing my best outfit, hoping it would be perfect for whatever Gavin had planned. Knowing him, he was probably taking me to a fancy restaurant to wine and dine me. Gavin was a wealthy billionaire and owned the largest company in the area.

I knew this date was going to be expensive.

I turned back to the mirror to check my hair. I had it pulled back and away from my face. The curls flowed down my back, resting just above my shoulders.

He liked it when my hair was down, but I didn’t want it in my face. So, I thought a happy medium would work best.

Ugh, when did I start caring about what Gavin liked?

I just wanted to be myself.

melt away and let the ground swallow me.

There was a knock on my bedroom door, and I didn’t need to look to know who it was. Soon, Sammy walked into my room.

“Do you want to hang out?” Sammy asked.

“Do you have everything you need for tonight?” she asked, glancing between me and Nan. “Is there anything I can do for you? I am your handmaiden after all.”

I smiled at her. It was nice to see her embracing her new role as my handmaiden.

Being my maid felt strange for both of us.

“No,” I told her. “Thank you, though. I think I have everything. I just need to grab my purse.”

Sammy quickly went to get my purse. I appreciated her help.

I took a deep breath and turned to my friends. Despite my efforts to stay calm, I could feel my nervousness showing on my face.

“It’s going to be fine,” Nan said, trying to reassure me. She gave me a quick hug, being careful not to mess up my hair or anything.

“Just relax and try to have fun,” she said.

I nodded and smiled at her, but my smile didn’t quite reach my eyes.

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As I walked downstairs, my heart raced in my chest. I could hear the front door opening.

Gavin walked into the mansion, which was rightfully his. He felt at home here, even though he wasn’t actually living in it at the moment.

I had imagined he would come dressed in a fancy suit that would make me feel a bit underdressed. I was curious to see how he would present himself in his own space.

I felt underdressed, so I was surprised to see him wearing just a casual pair of jeans and a black button-down shirt. The shirt fit him snugly, showing off his well-defined muscles. His hair was styled neatly, adding to his overall look.

His hair was messy, but it looked good on him. I was used to seeing him like this, which made me raise my eyebrows in surprise. Even though he was casual, he looked fantastic, and my heart raced a little.

As he welcomed me in, I felt a mix of excitement and nerves.

His eyes locked onto mine. They were dark and held a depth I couldn’t quite understand. For a moment, we both just stared at each other, speechless, with a look of wonder on our faces.

“I need—”

“I need to get my shoes,” I said, pointing to the shoe rack in the front foyer. My hands were shaking a little.

“Wear something comfortable. No heels,” he advised me.

I raised my eyebrows at his suggestion.

I was confused by the situation. I thought a date with Gavin Landry would be something special and classy. But now, I’m starting to think I might have been mistaken. Did I mishear him when he said he wanted to take me on a date? Maybe I misunderstood his intentions.

This wasn’t a real date.

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