Chapter 0131 How stupid she was for trusting them .


    A furlous rage and pit of Jealousy bubbled in her stomach .


    She bit her lip , keeping her tears away .


    She watched as her father noticed what was happening and he stormed over to them , pulling Ethan off Judy and punching him in the stomach .


    Irene wanted to go to Ethan to make sure he was okay but she couldnt bring herself to move .


    She was frozen in ce , unable to take her eyes off the man she fell so desperately in love with .


    She was so wrapped up staring at Ethan that she barely noticed when Judy walked back into the house .


    Irene … Judy breathed .


    I didnt know you were here … Um … hello Judy , Irene said with a tight lipped smil .


    I was just looking for Ethan .


    Have you seen him ? Judy nced over her shoulder out the door and then turned back to Irene with her own fake smile .


    I think hes speaking with your father , she said , looking a bit awkward .


    Is everything okay ? Irene stared at her for a moment ; she thought Judy was her friend .


    How wrong was she ? Was she really going to look her in the eyes and lie to her ? She desperately wanted to know what was going on between Judy and her fiancé .


    Her heart was aching at the very thought and it took everything she had not to burst into tears .


    She had given up so much for Ethan , including her dignity .


    She made such a fuss about being with him and made herself look foolish in front of her father .


    Now it seemed as if it was crumbling down around her and there was nothing , she could do about it .


    Yeah , Irene lied , forcing another smile , feeling helpless and more alone than ever .


    Im fine … um … Ethans family is having their annual barbeque tomorrow night .


    Im a little nervous about it .


    I never met them before .


    Judy nodded , looking a bit uneasy .


    They are an interesting bunch .


    They never liked me , Judy admitted , gaining Irenes attention .


    But my family goes to their barbeque every year .


    A light bulb went off in Irenes head .


    Maybe if Irene could impress Ethans family and make them like her better than they like Judy , then Ethan would see that Irene is the right choice for him and he could finally leave Judy alone ! But she needed Judy to be there so Ethan could see theparison .


    Oh , thats too bad , Irene said with a pout .


    Why dont they like you ? Judy looked startled by the question .


    Oh , Im not sure .


    They are pretty stuck up and if you dont fit their image then they wont like you , she said with a shrug .


    Its no big deal .


    Youll be at the barbeque tomorrow , right ? she asked .


    You said your family goes every year .


    Yeah , but I think we might skip this year given the circumstances with my father , she said , twiddling with her fingers nervously .


    benter tes Trene grabbed her hand .


    I dont want to go there alone , Judy .


    Please tell me youll be there … she begged .


    Judy blushed and stepped away , You wont be alone … youll be with Ethan , she told Trene .


    Im sure youll be fine- I need someone who will be on my side if things go south , she told me .


    I could really use your support .


    We are friends … arent we ? Judy was quiet for a moment and then she sighed , relenting with a nod .


    Yes , she said softly .


    We are friends .


    So , youll be there ? Irene asked , her eyesrge with hope .


    For me ? Judy forced a smile .


    Ill be there .