Judy's POV

"Great job today, Matt," I said proudly as we finished up our training for the evening. I was exhausted about ready to return home. It was the day after I went out to dinner with my family, and I hadn't heard from Nan since last night. I was admittedly worried about her, but life had to go on.

"Thanks," Matt said with a bright smile. "I learned a lot from watching the competition."

I laughed and rubbed his head with my hand, ruffling his hair. We walked inside and I paused when I saw Gavin walking towards us. His expression was hard to read, but his eyes poured into me. He didn't bother responding after I asked him for my favor last night.

"Hi, Dad,” Matt said with a bright smile. "We just finished training. I learned new stuff from the competition and impressed Judy."

I chuckled at his words; he wasn't wrong.

"Nice job," Gavin said to him, giving him an appreciative nod. "Can you give us a minute, buddy?"

Matt nodded and said goodbye to me before retreating to his room. I gazed up at Gavin, wondering what it was he wanted to talk about. He stepped closer to me, his expression suddenly softening and my heart skipped a beat at the sight of him. He brushed a strand of sweaty hair away from my face and tucked it behind my ear, his fingers lingering around my cheeks for a moment longer.

When he spoke, his tone was low and thoughtful, like his words were meant for my ears alone and I felt a warmth spread throughout my body.

"Mind to tell me why I just fired one of my most trusted maids?"

My heart stuttered at his words. I gawked at him; he was serious.

"You fired her?" I asked, already knowing he was talking about Harper. He raised his brows.

asked me to,"

nibbled on my lower lip; I noticed his eyes dropping to

crept up around my face made me release my

I admitted. "You didn't even respond

expression darkened

because you asked worries me as

sighed and looked away for a moment, which apparently he didn't like because he grabbed my chin gently and guided

caused a scene," I told him. "Poured wine on Nan's dress and got everyone at the Whimsical Whisk to stare at them. It was bad and Nan was gutted. Chester almost killed her. They can't work together, and Nan can't see her again. I won't have my best friend uncomfortable coming over. If I have to live there, and if Chester

softened even

his

raised my brows at his

it?" I

that you wanted me to say?" He simply

thought you'd ask

He shrugged.

her; it

you said, she was your most

He nodded.

for me because he is one of the best chefs and he continues well to the pack. I don't

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