Chapter 72

Chapter 0072 

Judy’s POV 

“W…what are you doing here?” Matt asked, his eyes wide as he looked up at his father.

Gavin raised an eyebrow and stared back at his son.

“I was called in for a parent/teacher conference,” he explained. “I was surprised to see your mother already here.”

Matt looked at me, his cheeks bright red, just like mine.

“My… my mother…”

“Yes,” Matt whispered, looking down at the ground.

Gavin replied, “I thought she had to work.” He gently tucked a strand of hair behind my ear, letting his fingers brush down my cheek. It sent goosebumps across my skin.

“I can’t make it today,” I thought when I saw her here.

Matt looked up at us, confusion clear in his eyes. Questions swirled in his mind, and he seemed just as lost as I was.

Matt couldn’t believe that his father was actually joining in on their fun.

“I asked her if she could come here instead. I didn’t want you to be mad at me,” Matt confessed, shifting uncomfortably in his shoes.

“See,” Gavin said as he leaned back in his seat. “And you thought I wouldn’t understand your situation?”

Matt nodded, nervously biting his lower lip.

“I didn’t want you to be disappointed in me,” he admitted.

“I’m sorry, Dad,” he murmured.

“Why don’t you tell me exactly what happened?” Gavin asked, looking straight into his son’s eyes. “Why did you beat up that boy?”

Matt looked down, feeling the weight of his father’s gaze. He took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. “It was just a fight. He was picking on my friend, and I couldn’t just stand by.”

Gavin sighed, running a hand through his hair. “I understand you wanted to defend your friend, but there are better ways to handle things. Fighting isn’t the answer.”

Matt nodded, knowing his dad was right, but feeling frustrated. “I just got angry. I wanted to protect him.”

“I get that,” Gavin said softly. “But you need to think about the consequences. It’s important to find a way to solve problems without violence.”

Matt listened, feeling a mix of regret and understanding. He knew he had to do better.

He looked up to meet his father’s gaze, and then he turned to look at me. His cheeks were getting redder, and I could tell he didn’t want to say anything out loud. I wondered what had happened to make him act this way, but I also felt a sense of curiosity about his feelings.

I knew it wasn’t my business. I wasn’t really his mother, after all. In fact, I wasn’t even sure who his mother was.

I had heard that Gavin’s destined mate died during childbirth many years ago. But I wondered if she had passed away during Irene’s birth.

Was it Irene’s birthday or Matthew’s? If it was Irene’s, then Matthew must have come from a different woman. I had no idea Gavin even had a son until I started tutoring him. Matthew has been kept out of the spotlight for a long time.

I was so curious about what was happening that I couldn’t help but pay attention.

“I can leave if you want to talk to your father alone,” I finally said, starting to get up. But Gavin’s hand stopped me from moving.

“Whatever you need to say to me, you can say it in front of your mother,” he said, his eyes focused on his sons.

Matt nodded and played with his fingers for a moment before responding.

Matt took a deep breath and spoke softly, “He told me I was motherless and unwanted. Not even my own father wanted me.” His voice trembled as he continued, “He said I would never be an important part of the Landry family.”

Matt’s words hung heavily in the air, revealing the pain he felt deep inside. It was clear that his father’s rejection had left a lasting mark on him.

**Chapter 0072**

In the lunchroom, things took a turn for the worse. He pushed me and said that I didn’t deserve the last name Landry. He even suggested that my mother probably took her own life because of me. I couldn’t handle it any longer. In a moment of anger, I punched him.

I suddenly realized my own strength and accidentally broke Gavn’s nose.

I gasped and quickly covered my mouth with my hands. At that moment, I finally managed to break free from Gavn’s grip on my hand. He had loosened his hold when he heard the story I was telling, and I could see the surprise on his face.

Gavin’s eyes were wide as he looked at his son.

“I’m sorry, Dad. I know I’m not supposed to fight, but I couldn’t—”

Gavin raised his hand to stop his son before he could say anything more. “I understand,” he said gently.

Gavin’s father wanted to scold him for ignoring his son’s words. But then he turned to face the principal. His eyes were cold, and a chill ran down my spine from his icy presence.

“As I mentioned earlier,” he said, “my son would have…

“Can you please explain why you did what you did? I want to know what you plan to do about the boy who bullied my son,” I asked.

The principal looked surprised as he shifted his gaze from Matt to Gavin and then to me.

“I’m so sorry. I had no idea…”

“No, you didn’t,” Gavin interrupted. “You didn’t even bother to ask. You were quick to blame Matthew without giving him a chance.”

Gavin’s words hung in the air, filled with disappointment. He looked at the person who had spoken, his expression serious and firm. It was clear that this moment meant a lot to him.

The person, feeling the weight of Gavin’s accusation, opened their mouth to respond, but no words came out. They realized that they had rushed to judgment and now had to face the consequences of their actions.

Gavin took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. “Sometimes, it’s important to listen before we speak. We can’t just jump to conclusions.”

The silence between them grew heavier, as both understood the gravity of the situation.

I want to take a moment to explain my thoughts clearly. As the largest shareholder of this school, I believe that boy should be suspended for what he did to my son. If he ever says anything negative to anyone else here, especially to Matt, then I will take further action.

Gavin stood up and took my hand, helping me to my feet again.

“I’ll be taking him home,” Gavin said. “He doesn’t deserve any punishment right now.”

Meanwhile, there was talk about someone getting expelled.

“Rest of the day,” Gavin said firmly.

“Y… yes sir,” Principal Thorne replied, looking down. “I apologize for this misunderstanding.”

As Gavin turned to walk toward the door, he paused before opening it.

“Oh, and you’ll need a new receptionist,” he said. “My Beta just fired yours.” With that, he opened the door and stormed out of the office, pulling me along with him.

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