Seducing My Ex's Father In Law Chapter 454

Chapter 454

The estate was large and bright, its stone exterior reflecting the afternoon sun. The heat clung to the air, even under the shade of the tall trees surrounding the manor. The breeze from the nearby metro carried the scent of flowers and fresh-cut grass. We stood in the entry hall—Gavin, myself, and a few others—waiting in silence. Daisy was off to the side, casually chatting with Tolley.

“Gavin. I’m so glad you could come,” Donna said, her voice smooth as she rose from the antique couch she’d been sitting on. She walked gracefully toward us, holding a cup of tea in her perfectly manicured hands.

Gavin motioned for me to sit on the couch, his eyes flicking to the spot beside him. Though hesitant, I moved forward and lowered myself into the seat, trying not to show how awkward I felt. My amusement was hard to hide.

“Mother,” Gavin greeted, stepping forward to kiss her cheek. She tilted her head just slightly, accepting the gesture like it was the most natural thing in the world, then returned to her seat, watching him as he sat down beside me.

“I’m glad you could join us too, Judy,” Donna said, her eyes fixed intently on mine.

My cheeks flushed, and I forced a polite smile.

“Thank you for the invitation,” I replied. “I’ll admit—I was a little surprised.”

She arched one of her perfectly shaped brows as she studied me. Maybe I shouldn’t have said that. I mentally kicked myself.

“I’m sure you were,” she said coolly. “We didn’t exactly get off to the best start, and I’d like to apologize for that.”

I gave her a small nod.

“Thank you,” I said, glancing briefly at Gavin. He looked tense, his eyes locked on his mother, not saying a word.

“I suppose it’s because I didn’t realize how important you were to my son. But after watching you two on your little date… I began to think I might’ve been wrong,” she said, her gaze sharp as it assessed me. “If you’re going to be a constant in his life, I figured it was time I got to know you. Don’t you agree?”

I felt the heat rise in my cheeks again, but I nodded.

“Yes, I suppose that makes sense,” I said, doing my best to play my part convincingly.

Gavin reached over and took my hand. The gesture startled me—especially when he laced his fingers through mine. His touch was warm and rough, sending a shiver of electricity through me that made my wolf stir with satisfaction.
I had to shush her before she made it too obvious.

“I figured—what better way to get to know you than dinner at my place,” she said, a slight smile tugging at the corner of her lips, though it didn’t quite reach her eyes. “I hope you like lamb.”

I swallowed and nodded.

“Yes, lamb is great,” I replied. I had never actually eaten lamb before, but it was meat—and wolves loved meat—so I couldn’t imagine disliking it.

“Great,” she said, still watching me closely.

Her gaze made me feel like I was melting under a spotlight. I silently wished she would stop staring at me like that. Sensing my discomfort, Gavin cleared his throat, drawing his mother’s attention.

“I’m glad you managed to have dinner with us without your shadow,” Gavin murmured, and his tone caught me off guard.

She raised a brow at him.

“Are you referring to Daisy?” she asked. “She is not my shadow; she’s a family friend. Have you forgotten she’s your sister-in-law? She’s practically family.”

“She’s not my sister-in-law anymore,” Gavin reminded her. “My late wife passed away years ago.”

“And that makes her any less family?” Donna countered. “Gavin, I’m disappointed in you. I expected better.” Her voice carried a mocking edge, and there was something in her gaze—something unreadable—that passed between them, making me even more uneasy.

“Oh, by the way, I spoke to Cassie,” Donna said casually, though her eyes never left Gavin. His body stiffened the moment she mentioned the name. “She wants to meet with you… and she wants to see her son.”

“No way in hell,” Gavin growled, making Donna’s eyes widen slightly in surprise.

I frowned, feeling the tension radiating off him in heavy waves.

“Gavin, let’s be fair—” Donna began, trying to calm him.

“She’s not going near him,” Gavin snapped through gritted teeth.

“I’m confused,” I said, cutting through the heavy silence. “Who is Cassie?”

Gavin didn’t answer. For a moment, I wasn’t sure either of them had heard me—they were locked in an intense staring match. It was Donna who finally looked away first, sighing as she turned to me.

“Cassie is my daughter,” she explained. “Gavin’s sister.”

Realization hit me like a wave as I exhaled slowly.

They were talking about Cassandra Landry—Matt’s mother.