Chapter 0039 internally cursed as I walked to her front door .


    Her purse was on her shoulder , so I reached inside to grab a set of keys .


    I was surprised at how dark her house was ; it was as if nobody else lived there , but I knew at least her mother should be home at this hour .


    It was ghostly quiet , and it gave me an eerie feeling .


    It didnt take me long to find the staircase upstairs and ever less time to find her room .


    The scent of her room drove me in the right direction .


    Her room was the perfect figment of who she was as a person .


    Her academic awards were showcased on her wall ; her athletic achievements were on her bookcase across the room .


    Clothes were scattered across her floor and draped over her desk chair .


    She had a nice desktopputer setup and numerous textbooks and notebooks across her desk .


    She had a photo of herself with her parents on her nightstand , and she looked so happy .


    She also had a photo of herself with her friend Nan who I recognized from Carters Resort .


    I didnt bother changing her out of her clothes ; I wasnt going to cross that line .


    Instead , I tucked her into bed , making sure the covers werepletely on top of her before I left .


    You arete , my mother said as I walked into the house .


    Im right on time , I told her , ncing at the clock .


    If you arent early , then you arete , she told me , raising her brows .


    Everyone is in the kitchen already , Dinner will be ready shortly .


    Hi , Grandma , Irene said as she stepped around me and into the house .


    My mothers face softened as she reached her arms out and wrapped my daughter in a hug .


    Oh , Irene sweetie .


    I thought you were going to be too busy to join us this evening .


    Im so d youre here , she breathed .


    I wanted you to officially meet my fiancé , she said , motioning for Ethan to step beside her .


    Ethan stepped closer and gave my mother a polite smile .


    Its an honor to finally meet you , Mam , he said , bowing is head in respect .


    My mother chuckled and put a hand on his cheek in a warm gesture .


    Hes quite handsome , my mother said to Irene with a sly wink .


    Irene blushed and wrapped her arm through Ethans , resting her head on his shoulder .


    My mothers eyes found Matt and she smiled sweetly at him .


    Hello , Matthew .


    You are looking rather handsome yoursel , she added , motioning for Matt toe with her .


    He looked up at me with uncertainty on his face .


    He doesnt oftene to my mothers house , but I insisted hee along for this dinner .


    I gave him a short nod and followed my mother through the living room and into the kitchen .


    I motioned for Irene to do the same .


    She took Ethans hand and pulled him along with her .


    I sighed and followed the kids into the kitchen .


    The moment I stepped into the kitchen , I wished I could have turned around and walked back out .


    Gavin , youre here ! Daisy eximed as she walked around the table to greet me .


    Chapter 0039 Beta Taylor was also there ; he was often invited to my mothers family events because hes been pretty much family my entire life .


    I gave him a stern look and he gave me an apologetic smile for not warning me that Daisy was going to be here .


    She immediately wrapped her arms around me and hugged me ; I shimmed out of her embrace .


    What are you doing here , Daisy ? I asked , not bothering to hide the edge in my voice .


    I invited her , my mother said , beaming up at Daisy .


    I thought we already discussed this , Mom , I said through my teeth , my anger rolling off me in waves .


    You know your mother and I have always been close friends , Daisy said , batting hershes at me .


    Me being here isnt any different than Beta Taylor being here , Gavin also assumed you would havee to your senses since thest time we spoke .


    She folded her arms across her chest .


    How about we just sit down for dinner , my mother suggested , ushering Daisy to her seat .


    I stood , staring at the nicely set table and noticing that the only seat avable was right next to Daisy .


    I had to fight to control myself .


    Taylor stepped beside me and leaned in so only I could hear his words .


    Melissa died years ago , Alpha .


    Perhaps your mother is onto something .


    You should be moving on .