Chapter 0113 Gavins POV  There was a hopeful boyish quality about my nephew and the thought of poking that bubble with a needle didnt sit right with me .


    But I also didnt want to get his hopes up .


    It shouldnt matter to me if Judy decided to be his girlfriend .


    She was her own woman , and she could do whatever she wanted .


    It was clear to me that she didnt want me in that kind of way , she only wanted to keep our rtionship professional , which was probably for the best .


    年 But the thought of her being touched by another man eft me feeling nothing but resentment and anger .


    I had to brush that thought out of my head though ; it was my business .


    She made her choice and now I had to make mine .


    I cant answer for her , I finally settled on .


    Youll have to ask her for yourself .


    I turned on that note and walked into the kitchen without saying another word .


    Irene and Matt were already seated at the dining table and Walter walked in moments after I did .


    I sat at the head of the table and Walter took a seat beside Irene .


    Im so d you can join us for dinner , Dad .


    I didnt think youd be here , Irene said with a fond smile Im surprised you arent with Ethan , I replied , putting my cloth napkin on myp .


    She shrugged and nced at her phone which was beside her on the table .


    Hes been busy today , she said softly .


    After I got back from the hospital earlier , he had to catch up on , some work .


    He spent the entire night with me .


    He was such a gentleman .


    I looked around her face and saw that the bruise was almostpletely gone , and she was looking a lot better .


    I was relieved to see that ; when I saw her at the hospital this morning after I left the Vi , she was exhausted and still so scared .


    Spending time with Ethan must have helped her mentally recover .


    He was so noblest night , Daddy .


    I wished I could have remembered him fighting those rogues , but I passed out .


    I couldnt believe he came to save me … he must really love me , Irene continued to gush .


    I cant believe I ever doubted him .


    You doubted him ? Walter asked , raising his brows .


    Only for a minute , she admitted .


    I thought he might have feelings for someone else .


    But I think I was just paranoid .


    Who would he have feelings for ? Walter asked .


    Who could possibly be better than you , Rena ? Irene blushed and nced at her empty te .


    Its not important , she murmured .


    It was clear she didnt want to say ; I already knew who she was thinking of .


    Before anyone could say anything else , the maids were bringing in the food .


    It all looks so good ! Irene gushed .


    I cant wait to eat , Walter chimed in .


    +26 BONUS Chapter 0113 Did in , I said as the food was finished being served ) I waited until they were able to get their filling of food before I began to eat as well .


    Did you hear about the masquerade g this weekend ? Irene asked , ncing at me .


    Everybody who is anybody will be there .


    I nodded .


    I have invitations for you and Ethan , I told her .


    She squealed happily and pped her hands .


    Is it possible for me to get a couple of tickets as well ? Walter asked , ncing at me before taking another bite of food .


    I would like to ask Judy to apany me to the g .


    Thats a wonderful idea ! Irene said excitedly.


    I can take her shopping and make a girls day out of it .


    She froze when I red at her and she gave me a sheepish smile .


    And this time we wont wander off without guards .


    youll take extra guards and Beta Taylor , I told her , not leaving any room for arguments .


    She nodded and nced at her te .


    Yes , father .


    Walter cleared his throat , bringing my attention back to him .


    I didnt want to give him a gateway to take Judy out , but if I refused him , I would have to exin why , and I wasnt prepared toe up with such an excuse right now .


    So , can I get a couple tickets ? He asked again .


    I nodded .


    Yeah , I murmured .


    Ill see what I can do .


    Thanks , Uncle , he said as he started on his food again .


    This is going to be so fun < Irene babbled .


    She continued to mindlessly talk while we ate our meal .


    My eyes wandered over to Walter briefly and lingered there for a bit longer than they should have .


    He had a smile on his lips , and I knew exactly who he was thinking of because I was thinking of the same woman .


    Judys POV Two words .


    Masquerade G ! Nan said , shoving a flyer in my face and squealing excitedly .


    I was perched against the tree in the campus quad , studying a textbook , when Nan came out of nowhere .