All three of them stared at me .

Irene and Matt with smiles on their faces and Gavin with a frown .

I stood in front of them with my eyes wide and my heart thuddling violently in my chest .

I wasnt sure what to say as an excuse to get out of this .

There was no way I was going to have dinner with Gavin and his family .

I really should go .

I managed to sputter , pointing over my shoulder at the door and giving an awkward and desperate sounding laugh .

Please , Judy , Matt pleaded , grabbing onto my arm .

I really want you to stay .

It would be nice to have another woman at the table , Irene agreed , a flicker of hope in her eyes .

She truly was desperate for friends , and she would get them any way that she could .

I glanced up at Gavin , hoping that he would say something to help me out here .

But he just sighed and ran his fingers through his hair .

He glanced at Irene and then at Matt before he turned towards the maid who had walked in upon his command .

an extra plate for Miss Montague

maid said , bowing her head in respect and quickly hurrying towards

look at me , his

at him

believe he just

to stay , so why was he forcing me ? I wanted to ask him , but I didnt want to make a scene in front of

Gavin was thinking too ; from what I heard , Matt being happy and excited about something was

reason that smile got wiped

so exciting , Irene said , clapping her hands together

Come on , Matt.

ready

went with Irene toward the

up at him , my lips pressed in a thin line and my eyes

he didnt notice ; he looked everywhere but me and that only made me even more mad

, putting my hands on my hips as I

? He asked , playing

eyes at the

extra plate for me ? I asked , exasperated

looked at me and I could see the coldness in my es Because you are

the change of demeanor ,

havent seen a smile on Matts face in a long time , but for some

are going to stay for dinner , and you arent going to complain

to protest , but then immediately closed

was right ; I couldnt be the reason Matt was unhappy

curt nod before turning away from him

he grabbed my arm to stop me before I could get too

gentle , and yet firm at the same time

and goosebumps spread across my

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