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 .

plate for Miss Montague ,

the maid said

turned to look at me , his eyes hard

him in disbelief

he just did that

forcing me ? I wanted to ask him , but I didnt want to make a scene in front of Matt ; he was jumping up and down excitedly because I was joining them for dinner , and

from what I heard , Matt being happy and

hate myself if I was the reason that

exciting , Irene said , clapping

Come on , Matt.

ready for

nodded and went with Irene toward the kitchen , leaving

up at him , my lips pressed

; he looked everywhere but

asked him , putting my hands on my hips as I continued to

what ? He asked , playing dumb

eyes at the

to set an extra plate for me

es Because you

of demeanor , and I

in a long time , but for some reason

hits sake , you are going to stay

protest , but then immediately

; I couldnt be the reason Matt was

turning

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

yet firm at

felt warmth spreading across my entire body from the contact and goosebumps

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