Chapter 0165 Judys POV  I was about to protest that I couldnt just leave with him without others being suspicious .


    But before I could utter a single word , there was a knock on the door .


    My entire body tensed , and I felt my cheeks burning hot .


    Gavin didnt seem to be as worried because he backed away from me and then he winked .


    It made my checks burn even more and I wanted to jump in front of him to keep him from opening that door , but it was toote .


    He swung open the door , and my mother stood on the other side with wide eyes .


    She stared up at Gavin , her body trembling before her eyes found mine .


    Judy , sweetie , she breathed as she brushed past Gavin and entered the bathroom .


    Are you okay ? What happened to you ? Its okay , I rushed out , not wanting her to worry .


    okay .


    Gavin patched me up .


    Im good as new .


    I showed her my hand and she cradled it gently , tears filling her eyes .


    I knew my mother was aware of what was going on with me , but she was pretending that everything was okay , acting as if she wasnt seeing or hearing things through the grapevines .


    I couldnt me her ; she was only doing all of this for my father .


    She wanted him out of prison desperately and she would do anything to make that happen .


    At one point , I would have done the same thing for Ethan .


    Im so sorry , she whispered .


    Its honestly okay , Mom , I reassured her .


    It was only an ident .


    It happens .


    I hated lying to her , but I didnt know what else to say to make her feel better .


    Gavins eyes darkened because he knew it was a lie ; he saw what had happened and he was furious on my behalf .


    I gave him a slight head shake as my mother threw her arms around me to hug me ; I didnt want him to reveal my lie .


    He sighed and folded his arms across his chest .


    I have a separate mansion in my pack , Gavin went on to say as my mother untangled herself from my arms .


    Its fully staffed and Im only there when I have business at the Northern Border .


    I want you both to live there .


    There are no stiptions .


    My mothers eyes widened as she stared up at him ; I was at a loss for words .


    He was offering my mother a way out as well .


    My heart swelled and tears filled my eyes .


    I expected my mother to jump at the opportunity right away , but when she said nothing , my heart began to grow heavy as I stared at her concerned face .


    Alpha , would you mind if I spoke to my daughter alone ? She asked him .


    He looked a bit taken aback as well as he met my eyes ; was just as confused .


    But he soon nodded .


    Of course , he told her .


    Take all the time you need .


    He gave me onest look before he turned and walked out of the bathroom .


    Hooked at my mother and she turned to me with a sad smile .


    Chapter 0165 Mom , whats going on ? I asked her .


    Firstly , can I ask you if something is going on between you and Gavin Landry ? She asked , raising her brows .


    I was shocked by her question , and I felt my cheeks burning .


    No , of course , theres not , I told her , lying once again .


    Why do you ask ? She shrugged .


    He seems to show you a lot of concern .


    I know youve been working in his pack as a tutor and thats how you know him … but he seems to treat you with a care that seems almost intimate .


    Nothing is going on , I said quickly , staring down at my hands .


    Is that why you wanted to talk to me ? No , she said , stepping closer to me and taking my hands in hers .


    I cant leave here Judy .


    I sucked in a sharp breath .


    What ? Why not ? I asked her , shaking my head , not wanting to believe her words .


    She looked sad as she sighed .


    Because then we wont have the Cash family to help us , she murmured .


    They offered me money to do some housework for them .


    I get to live in one of their pristine guest rooms and eat with the family , but Ive been given basic chores .


    In return , they will give me arge sum of money thatll help pay off your fathers debt .


    I raised my eyebrows .


    They want you to be a maid ? I asked her , my lips pressing in a thin line .


    Ive seen firsthand how they treat their servants , and I didnt want my mother to be a part of that .


    My stomach twisted at the very thought , and I suddenly wasnt feeling too well .


    Not exactly , she told me .


    Its different because they still treat me like an old friend and a part of their family .


    I shook my head , tears filling my eyes .


    Mom , you cant be serious .


    Please , Alpha Landry is giving us a way out of here ….


    Is he offering to pay your fathers debt ? She asked .


    Have you asked him ? I swallowed the lump in my throat ; I hadnt exactly told him about my fathers debt .


    Of course , he knew I was desperate for money from all those times Ive tried to seduce him before truly getting to know him … but I never told him of my family issues .


    I was a bit embarrassed about it if I were to be honest and I truly didnt want him to know about it .