Chapter 0247

Judy’s POV

My phone rang, interrupting my sparring lessons with Matt

1 grabbed my phone out of my gym bag that sat under a tree When I looked at the caller ID, my heart was in my throat. It was Eliza at the hospital.

With a racing heart, I swiped the green talk button and pressed the phone to my cheek.

“Hello?” I said, trying not to sound as nervous as I felt.

“Hey, Judy. It’s Elizabeth,” she said on the other end. “I’m calling regards to Nan Rugby.‘

“Hi…” I said, swallowing the lump in my throat. “Is everything okay?”

“Yes, everything is great. She pulled through nicely. She’s awake now and is on antibiotics. She will be leaving tomorrow afternoon to return home. Will you be able to escort her?”

“Of course,” I said quickly. “I’ll be there tomorrow. Thank you so much.”

glad I could help her,” Eliza said thoughtfully. “See you tomorrow.”

let out a breath I hadn’t known I

“Everything okay?”

mine, a small smile tipped the corner of his lips. I could see concern in his eyes as he studied my face, but for the most part, he kind of looked pleased to see me. Was I being ridiculous to think for a minute that maybe he was pleased to see me? Maybe this was more than what

we were able to actually speak to one another, so maybe I was

squeak out as I shoved my phone into my

away from me.

condition? Or maybe Taylor had told him. I swallowed the lump in

fine. She made it out of surgery and she’s awake.

He nodded thoughtfully

have her stay with you at the mansion,” he suggested, surprising me. “She lives alone, right? Maybe it would help her to be close to someone in case she

sure if Nan would even want to stay at the mansion with Chester being there. He was the reason she was driven to drink in the first place. I didn’t want to tell Gavin that information though because it wasn’t my story to tell and plus,

I pressed my lips together and

I told him.

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