Chapter 68

**Chapter 68**
**Judy’s POV**

I couldn’t believe I had actually agreed to this. I stood in front of the mirror, frowning at my reflection. I was wearing a women’s business suit that made me look older than I felt.

Matt was right when he said I could pretend to be his mother. At first, I worried I was too young for the role and thought the teachers would see right through my act. But those fears faded away when I took a deep breath and decided to go for it.

I quickly grabbed one of my mother’s business outfits and put it on. I looked at the clock and sighed. I only had a few minutes before my Uber arrived to take me to Matt’s school. I wasn’t even sure what he had done to get himself in trouble.

I was in trouble. I should have asked questions so I could prepare my response better. As a parent, I felt I had to be angry with him and give him a serious talking-to.

I ran my fingers through my hair, trying to collect my thoughts.

I looked at my hair, thinking about whether I should tie it back in a low ponytail instead of leaving it down. I felt a lump in my throat and shook my head. No, I decided. If I couldn’t even manage to look like his mother, how could I expect to do anything else?

Nan had a wild idea. She thought it would be fun to bet that I should try to seduce the teacher. If I told her about my day, she’d definitely mention it.

As I stepped outside, the honking of the Uber pulled me back to reality. I took a deep breath and paused for a moment. I looked at myself in the mirror one last time before heading out.

I looked in the mirror and felt happy with my outfit. I picked up my purse from the bed, put it on my shoulder, and quickly left the room.

When I got downstairs, I was surprised to find my mother in the living room. I was even more shocked when I saw…

She was sipping a cup of coffee when I walked in. When she noticed me, she smiled softly and nodded toward the kitchen.

“I brewed some coffee if you’d like some,” she offered.

“You brewed the coffee?” I replied, surprised and pleased.

“Can you make coffee yourself?” I asked.

She raised her eyebrows at me.

“I can brew coffee, Judy,” she replied, her voice flat.

I blinked a few times.

“I didn’t mean it like that,” I said quickly, trying to clarify.

“Mom,” I said, “I just meant that you haven’t really been doing much lately.” I smiled at her. “I’m glad you’re out of bed.”

“I figured it’s time to start making some changes in my life,” she replied. “I can’t keep staying like this.”

“Can I really stay in my room all day?” she asked, taking another sip of her coffee.

I smiled and walked around the couch to give her a hug. As I wrapped my arms around her, I felt her warmth.

She felt tense for a moment, but that quickly changed. Soon, she was relaxing and resting her head on my shoulder.

After a little while, she lifted her head and looked at me, frowning.

“Are you wearing my…?”

“Clothes?” she asked.

I swallowed hard and let out an awkward laugh.

**+25 BONUS**

**Chapter 0068**

“I have an interview,” I lied. “I needed something professional to wear.”

“Would this job pay well?” she asked.

“Do you think we can get enough money?” she asked.

I nodded. “Maybe even enough to pay off Dad’s debt,” I replied.

Her face lit up with excitement.

“I have a meeting with his lawyers today to talk about some other options they might have found,” she said eagerly.

“I’ll keep you posted on what I find out,” she told me.

I nodded.

“I’ll be home a little later. We can talk then,” I assured her.

Outside, the honking grew louder and more frequent. I could feel the tension in the air.

I knew that if I didn’t go outside right now, the Uber driver would leave without me.

“I have to go,” I told her, giving her a kiss on the cheek. “I love you.”

“I love you too, Judy,” she replied.

“I’ll think about it,” she said thoughtfully.

I quickly ran out of the house and jumped into the backseat of the Uber. The ride was quiet as we drove to the school. But as the Uber driver parked, my anxiety grew stronger. I thanked him for the ride and stepped out, feeling a mix of nerves and anticipation.

I slipped out of the car and walked into the school. The halls were quiet, and I guessed that most students were in class. It didn’t take me long to get to the main office since it was close to the front entrance. The atmosphere felt calm as I made my way there.

A young blonde woman, who was working as a receptionist, was busy typing on her computer. She didn’t seem to notice much of what was happening around her. As I walked up to her desk, she hardly looked up at all.

I cleared my throat to get her attention.

It took her a few moments to finally acknowledge me. She let out a sigh and looked up to meet my gaze.

“Can I help you?” she asked, raising her perfectly shaped eyebrows.

“Yes,” I replied. “I’m here to speak with the principal.”

I looked at the blonde woman in front of me and asked, “And who might you be?”

“Judy Landry,” she replied, but I could tell she was lying. “I’m Matt’s mom.”

She squinted at me, studying my face closely. I could feel her trying to figure me out.

I felt my toes tingle all the way up to my head as she let out a loud laugh. It was so funny that she had to lean back in her seat, holding her stomach while she continued to giggle. My cheeks burned bright red. It felt like she could see right through me. If I were Mrs.

I was married to Gavin Landry, and everyone knew he was a charming bachelor and a bit of a playboy. I should have thought twice before I spoke, but now that my words had gotten out, I couldn’t just take them back.

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