Chapter 0166 At least not right now .


    My mother could read my expression , and her gaze softened .


    It wasnt fait of me to ask you to get Ethans help , and it wouldnt be fair of me to ask you to get Gavins .


    help .


    So , Im doing my part and trying to get help without making our family look pathetic , she exined .


    This is something I have to do .


    If all goes well , I should be able to get him out of prison in a few months and we can be a family again .


    Tears slipped down my cheeks as I nodded , not sure what else to do or say .


    She cupped my face with her warm hands and brought my face up to meet her gaze .


    But I think you should go to that mansion and take him up on that offer , she continued .


    I narrowed my eyes at her .


    What ? I asked , shocked .


    I cant just leave you here ..


    Ill be fine , sweetie , she assured me .


    But I know things arent okay for you here and I dont want to subject you to any more of this .


    I know your injury wasnt an ident and Im so sorry to put you in this position .


    I shook my head .


    No , its okay , Mom .


    It truly was an ident … You cant lie to me , Judy , she told me , releasing her hold on my face .


    I only want whats best for my family and for right now , I think you living in the Landry mansion would be best .


    Once your father is out of jail , we will get back on our feet .


    We will get a new home and be a family once again .


    But until then , I think this would be best .


    I bit my lower lip as more tears slipped out of my eyes .


    I love you , I whispered hoarsely .


    She smiled and wrapped me in her arms .


    I love you so much , she murmured .


    You were the best decision we had ever made .


    I love being your adopted mother and Im so sorry this is happening .


    I sniffled and wiped my moist cheeks .


    Its not your fault , I assured her , knowing just how true that was .


    It was Ethans fault ; I didnt trust him or his family and now my mother was a victim to them .


    There was nothing I could do about it , which was even worse .


    After a moment , my mother opened the bathroom door and stepped into the hallway .


    Gavin wasnt anywhere near the bathroom , and I was relieved by that because it meant he hadnt heard the conversation .


    I followed my mother out of the bathroom and down the hallway until we reached the parlor ; we heard the voices of the Cash family as they spoke every excuse known to man to Gavin about 1/2  Chapter 0166 how I got Injured .


    1 couldnt help but roll my eyes .


    When we entered , the conversation started to subside as their attention was fixed on me .


    Oh , Judy , youre back , Meredith said as she rushed over to me , acting like she cared .


    How are you feeling ? Hows your hand ? Im so sorry about what happened .


    Its okay , I murmured , ncing at Gavin who only looked pissed .


    He could see through it as well and I was relieved by that .


    How about you get back to your room and rest for the evening , she told me .


    1 I looked at my mother and she gave me a faint smile .


    I nodded .


    Okay , I murmured .


    Good night .


    I turned and left the parlor but as soon as I stepped out and the door shut behind me , it reopened and then shut .


    I turned and saw Gavin following me , his eyes dark with rage .


    Youre living with me whether you like it or not .


    I dont want you here any longer , he told me , fully expecting that I would put up a fight , but I had already made up my mind .


    I nodded .


    Okay , I told him , defeated .


    His expression softened and he looked almost surprised .


    Okay , then , he murmured .


    And your mother- Shes staying here , I told him , stopping whatever he was about to say .


    It was her choice .


    She doesnt want toe .


    .He raised his brows .


    Are you sure ? Shes made up her mind , Gavin , I told him .


    But if we leave … you have to promise me that youll make sure they treat my mother with respect and kindness .


    Dont let this … I held up my injured hand .


    … happen to her too .


    H His eyes darkened and he nodded .


    Ill speak with them , he said without hesitation .


    They wonty a finger on her .


    I was relieved to hear that , and I turned to walk back to the servants quarters , but he grabbed my arm to stop me .


    Pack your things .


    Beta Taylor will be by tonight to grab you .


    Tell them youre staying with a friend going forward .


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