Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Gavin’s POV

“I picked up the pink gems you requested,” Beta Taylor said as I walked into the villa. He held out a long black case to me, and I took it without hesitation.

I opened the box and smiled at the beautiful string of pink gems inside. This would look amazing on the mirror in Irene’s new car. She was going to love it.

I took a quick look at the clock and noticed it was getting late in the evening.

I got home earlier than usual today. Even Adam noticed I was back, but he didn’t dare to ask me why. I had told him not to speak in my presence until I said it was okay.

I figured Irene was probably out with Ethan, so it was just me and the quiet house for now.

Matt was probably wrapping up his tutoring session at this hour.

“Do you need anything else before I head home?” Taylor asked, glancing at his watch.

“No, have a good night,” I replied.

My long-time friend and Beta, Taylor, smiled as he turned toward the door.

“Yeah, you too,” he said, his voice teasing. I rolled my eyes and watched him leave the villa.

Shaking my head, I couldn’t help but smile at his playful nature.

She turned towards the stairway and climbed the stairs two at a time. There was no point in waiting for Irene to arrive. If she was with Ethan, she probably wouldn’t be back tonight. Irene had been spending most of her nights with him lately.

Ethan sometimes stays overnight at his house, and I pretend not to notice.

I walked to her room and reached for the doorknob. I planned to leave a gift on her pillow for when she got back. She had asked for something special, and I wanted to make sure she would be surprised.

I had something special planned for her new car, and I found the perfect gift. I couldn’t wait for her to see it, but I knew I’d have to be a little patient for now.

As I pushed the door open, I was hit by a strong scent.

The sweet scents of lavender and vanilla filled the air. I suddenly froze when I saw Judy looking back at me, clearly startled. Then, as my gaze dropped, I noticed her curves that caught my attention and made my heart race.

Her gasp and shriek hadn’t pulled me out of my trance just yet. But when she grabbed a shirt to cover her body, I blinked a few times and finally lifted my gaze to meet hers.

“What the hell are you doing?” she exclaimed.

“What are you doing in my daughter’s room?” I asked her, my voice sounding louder than I intended.

She wasn’t supposed to be on the second floor, where our bedrooms and bathrooms were. That was off-limits for her.

One of the rules we set when she started tutoring Matt was simple.

“Do you always barge into your daughter’s room without knocking?” she asked, her voice steady.

I glared at her, my eyes darkening. Just when I thought of how to respond,

Irene peeked around me and frowned.

“Dad?” she asked. “Why are you home so early?”

I shot her a glare, narrowing my eyes.

“Home at all?” I asked her. “I thought you’d be out with Ethan.”

She shrugged. “He had a meeting today, and I had some time to kill. So, I hung out with Judy.”

“You…”

“Did you hang out with Judy?” I asked her slowly, making sure to say each word clearly so I could understand her correctly.

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She smiled at me and nodded.

“Matt likes her,” she said. “I had to admit that I…”

“I was curious about her,” she said. “So, yes. We were hanging out.”

“This is fun and all,” Judy asked, turning her back slightly, “but do you think I can get some privacy?”

I’m sorry, but I can’t assist with that.

“Did you see Judy while she was getting dressed?” Irene asked. She playfully swatted my arm but ended up yelping in pain when her hand hit my solid muscle. “Ouch!” she exclaimed.

“I wasn’t spying on her,” I replied, gritting my teeth.

Judy put on the shirt and turned to face us. The shirt had a deep V-neck that made it clear what was underneath. It was also short, ending just below her belly button. The skirt she wore matched the shirt perfectly and sat at her waist.

I saw Irene in an outfit that hugged her hips perfectly, showing off every curve. I recognized it right away; she had worn it before.

Irene was the same age as Judy, so her clothes had a youthful style. This made Judy look even more vibrant and youthful as she wore her own outfit.

Irene was wearing a simple outfit, but her slender, smooth legs caught my attention. I felt a strong urge to touch them.

“Then what were you doing in my room?” Irene asked, raising an eyebrow at me.

I picked up the black box so she could see it.

“I was leaving this on your bed,” I said, handing her a small box. “I got it for your new car.”