Seducing My Ex's Father In Law

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.

to," he reminded

nibbled on my lower lip;

up around my face made me release my

you would have asked more questions," I

expression darkened for a

questions and just fired her all because you asked worries me as well," he admitted, his tone a bit

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

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

softened even more, and he

he said, dropping his hand

my brows

I asked. "Just

it that you wanted me to say?"

ask

He shrugged.

already fired her; it

but as you said, she was