I gave him a sad smile.

"I think over time he will learn to forgive her," I told him honestly. "It's not something to rush, though. You just found out something devastating, and it's going to take time. You need to sit with it for the time being, but also remember that there are people who love you and will always be there to protect you."

He was quiet for a long while, and then he sighed.

"You know what's funny?" He said, his eyes looking away from me for a moment before looking back at me. "I'm mainly just angry because she tried to frame you..."

My heart pinged at his words.

"You are?" I asked.

He nodded.

"You're the best thing that ever happened to this family, Judy. Because of you... I'm better at combat and defense... I'm better at school... I'm making my dad proud, and he's home a lot more. He smiles and is happy. It's like we are a real family."

"You've always been a real family, Matt," I told him.

He shook his head.

"It was never like that before. Before, my dad was never home... he never smiled. He treated us like we were his employees. But now that's all changed, and it's because of you..." He told me. "So, the thought of Irene almost ruining that..."

closed his eyes as his emotions started to get the best of him. It helped that the sleep medication was relaxing him and

makes me and my

top of Matt's and gave

ever change between us, Matt. I would find a way to stay in your life. I've grown to adore your family. You can't

was quiet for a moment as he processed

I ask you something?" He asked, his eyes

can ask

yawn, and I knew it wouldn't be

into the hallway, and I saw Gavin having a serious conversation with Eliza. His body was tense as he listened to everything she was saying. Despite the tension, I couldn't help but notice how amazing he looked. There was never a bad moment when it came to his looks, and I couldn't help but bite my lower lip as I sized him up and down. But it was more than that; these

that have been bubbling up throughout these last few weeks but with

shoulders, I wondered if the feelings that are bubbling consist of

was asleep before he could

I wondered if he was going to remember that question when he woke up

room after his conversation with Eliza, and his expression softened

hand over to me to

palms and fingers

perfectly against one othe

and a through

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