Chapter 74
**Chapter 0074**
**Judy’s POV**
“Does he know that you aren’t his biological child?” Judy asked, looking down at a sleeping Matthew.
Gavin nodded.
“Yes,” he replied softly. “He remembers.”
His time with his mother wasn’t good, and he still has nightmares about it. A few years ago, after he started living with me, he began to call me “Dad.”
“It was really kind of you to take him in,” I said.
My heart swelled a bit at the thought of Gavin caring for someone so deeply that he would do anything for them. He treated Matt just like he was his own son, and I never had any reason to doubt that Matt was truly his.
“He’s family,” Gavin said with a shrug.
I wanted to say more, but I didn’t know what to say. I wasn’t sure what would be appropriate. So, I stayed quiet until the car pulled up.
I pulled the car to a stop in front of the villa.
“We should probably wake him up so we can start his lessons for today,” I said.
Gavin nodded in agreement.
I gently nudged Matt and ran my hand down the side of his face.
He looked so peaceful while he was sleeping, and I felt bad about waking him up. But soon, his eyes fluttered open, and he yawned as he lifted his head off my arm to look around the car.
“Are we home?” he asked.
He blinked a few times to help his eyes adjust.
“Yes,” I replied at the same time as Gavin, who said, “We are.”
I looked at Gavin and felt a warm flush spread across my face.
“Thanks for helping me today,” Matt said as he hugged me. “You were a good mom.”
I felt my cheeks flush even more. Gavin’s smirk didn’t escape my notice; he was clearly enjoying the moment.
“Let’s go,” he suggested, breaking the tension in the air.
“Let’s go inside and get some work done,” I said as I opened the door, not wanting to talk about it any longer.
I heard Matt laughing behind me.
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“Can you remind me again why we are preparing all this?” Matt asked, looking a bit confused.
“Are these all the meals?” Ethan asked as he looked at the various platters that had been arranged by the staff.
Irene had been running around all morning, busy and energetic, making sure everything was clean and cooked just right. She was like a chicken with its head cut off, darting from one task to another to ensure the event went smoothly.
My cousin Walter is coming to visit from another country. He has never been here before! I haven’t seen him since I was a little girl, and I’m so excited to meet him again.
**Chapter 0074**
“What…
“Which country is he from? And how long is he here for?”
“He’s from France, and he’s here for a month,” Irene replied. “He’s a journalist working on a global article. He wants to find the latest scoop and gather information.”
Ethan asked, “So, Walter is your father’s nephew?”
“Yes,” she replied. “My father has a younger brother and an older sister. He’s the middle child.”
“Did his younger brother leave the country?” she asked.
She nodded thoughtfully.
“To be with his mate,” she explained. “He went there for a business trip when they met. She didn’t want to leave her country, but…”
He didn’t want to leave without her. So, he decided to put down new roots there. He left everything behind and started fresh. They were only able to have one child, Walter. He’s just a couple of years older than me, and…
“He’s already so successful in his country,” she said.
“Do you have a photo of him? I wonder if I’ve heard of him,” Ethan asked curiously.
She took out her phone and showed him a picture of Walter Landry.
He looked like a supermodel with his perfect curls of blonde hair and dark blue eyes. He definitely resembled a Landry with his strong, chiseled face and impressive physique.
“You look like you could be siblings,” Ethan said, pointing it out.
Irene smiled brightly. “We had so much fun there when we were kids,” she said. “We were really close when we visited. I’ve only been there a few times, but it was such a beautiful country. I had a lot of fun.”
Ethan smiled warmly at her. “Well, if he’s important to you, then he’s important to me,” he said, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. “I can’t wait to meet him.”
She smiled back and kissed him gently.
The maid gently touched his cheek.
“He’ll be here any minute,” she said.
“Should we put this food in the parlor?” one of the other maids asked. “Miss Montague and Master Matthew have gone out back to practice their sparring and defense.”
Irene nodded. “The parlor would be great,” she said, agreeing with the plan.
The maids quickly picked up a platter each and hurried to the parlor just as the doorbell rang throughout the villa.
Irene perked up, a big smile spreading across her face.
as she turned to face Ethan.
“He’s here,” she said, grabbing his hand. “Let’s go!”
Together, they walked into the front foyer where a few gamma warriors were stationed. Adam stood by the door, ready for them.
A young man walked into the villa, greeting Master Walter with a warm smile.
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**Chapter 0074**
**+25 BONUS**
“It’s an honor to finally meet you, Master Walter,” he said. “We have prepared the guest room for you, and I hope it is to your liking. I’ll bring you some refreshments shortly.”
“Irene!” she shouted as she dashed through the room.
Walter’s smile was bright and warm.
“Rena, it’s so good to see you again,” Walter said, his thick French accent making his words sound even more charming.
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