Chapter 0234 Judys POW  Gavin wanted to take me out tonight .


    He texted me to tell me to be ready by a certain time and I was more than eager to go out with him .


    After I left the kitchen this morning , I went straight to my room to take a long bath .


    I needed to clear my head and wash away all the negative thoughts that had collected in my mind .


    I tried calling Nan a few times this morning , but now her phone was turned off and it was going straight to voicemail .


    I even sent her a couple of text messages , but they remained unopened .


    My heart squeezed painfully in my chest , I hated that she was going through this .


    I hated that Chester was putting her through this .


    I knew I would see her at school tomorrow , but I needed to know now that she was okay .


    As I stepped out of the tub and grabbed a towel , I wrapped it around my body .


    I pulled the plug to the drain so the water would go down and then I turned to look in the mirror .


    It looked as if I hadnt slept in days .


    I sighed , it was going to take a lot to make me presentable for my date with Gavin tonight .


    There was a knock on my bedroom door , and I quickly spun on my heel and hurried out of the bathroom .


    There was a part of me that hoped it was Nan , even though I knew it wasnt likely .


    I pulled the door open , and I stood surprised to see Harper standing at the doorway .


    Her eyes were red rimmed , and her nose was pink ; it was clear she had been crying and my heart tugged at her as well .


    I didnt know Harper all that well ; since my time here , she had been a good maid and started to slowly be my friend .


    However , I found Chester to be more my friend than Harper .


    But that didnt mean I wanted her to be hurting as well .


    Hey , Harper … I said , uncertainty filling my tone .


    Are you okay ? She wiped at her damp eyes and forced an obviously fake smile .


    Yeah , sorry , she said softly .


    I was just seeing if you needed anything .


    Sorry , I havent been super tentativetely .


    I shook my head , waiving off her concern .


    You dont need to worry about it , Harper , I assured her .


    Its honestly okay .


    But Im worried about you .


    Yesterday was really rough … Im okay … she said quickly .


    I think I could just use a distraction .


    I thought about it for a moment , and then I smiled .


    Well , I have an idea , I told her , grabbing her arm and pulling her into my room , shutting the door behind us .


    She looked startled and stumbled over her feet for a second , it made meugh .


    I have a date tonight .


    She winced at my words , and I realized she probably didnt want to think about dating or anything like that .


    Well , its kind of a date , Gavin and I arent exactly dating itsplicated , I told her .


    Harpers expression softened and she nodded .


    I can understandplicated , she told me .


    I figured you could , I told her .


    But I havent seen him in a few days , and he wants to spend the night with me .


    I want to make myself look hot for him but Im kind of torn look like I havent slept in years .


    She studied me for a moment and then a smile tipped the corner of her lips .


    I wasnt going to say anything , but yeah .


    You kind of look ke crap , she teased .


    Chapter 0234 I frowned at her and narrowed my eyes .


    You are one of talk , I teased right back .


    Her cheeks grew red from embarrassment , and I nudged her with my shoulder .


    Im kidding , I assured her .


    I get it .


    Honestly , I think we could both use the distraction .


    You think I can help you get dressed for your not date ? She asked .


    Iughed at her choice of words and nodded .


    You have incredible style and Im honestly jealous of how well you can do your own makeup .


    I was wondering if you could maybe do that for me ? She lit up at my words and nodded eagerly .


    Yes , I can do that .


    Thats actually the perfect distraction .


    wanted to be a makeup artist for a long time , she admitted .


    I frowned .


    Why didnt you ? She shrugged .


    School costs a lot of money and I dont have that kind of money yet .


    Thats why Im working here … so I can earn enough to put myself through school , she told me .


    I understood that better than anyone .


    It made me respect Harper that much more .


    I get it , I told her .


    Thats kind of why I tutor Matthew .


    Im putting myself through school too .


    She raised her brows .


    You are ? She asked .


    Whats your major ? Combat and defense , I told her .


    Im doing Gamma warrior training .


    That exins why you train Matthew inbat , she said thoughtfully .


    I nodded .


    What makes you want to be a gamma warrior ? She asked I want to protect the werewolf Kingdom , I admitted .


    Ive always wanted better for our kind .


    Im even more determined since something terrible happened to my family recently .


    I want to be able to protect them from anything ever happening again .