Judy's POV

"Why was Dad and Irene fighting earlier? I could hear yelling," Matt asked during the tutoring session.

I tensed at his words; I didn't want to tell him the whole truth because it would only hurt him to find out it was his sister who tried to poison him a few months ago. I had to protect Matt from the awful truth; I knew Irene felt guilty about it and that Matt wasn't in any danger, but if he found out the truth, he would never trust her again.

"Just some differences," I decided to tell him with a shrug. "It's nothing to be concerned about."

He looked at me, a small frown on his face.

“Differences?” He asked. “They've had disagreements before... but it was never anything like that. Something felt off."

I bit my lower lip, trying to keep my eyes fixed on the coffee table.

"Irene did something bad, and it put a lot of people in danger. She's sorry and it won't happen again, but your dad is upset about it. They'll be okay. They just need to talk it out and figure out the best outcome for everyone."

Matt went quiet as he processed my words.

"Oh," he said softly. "It must have been really bad. You can't tell me what it is?" d

sighed and

told him. "But your dad loves you both and he'll do what he can to

going to make Irene go

and found myself wrapping an arm around him, pulling him close. It wasn't often that I had to provide him with this level of comfort. He's strong- minded, a good fighter, strong, and intelligent. But I forget that he's also a little boy. He's almost 8 years old and he follows in Gavin's footsteps. But he's still just a child and he has worries and fears just like any other child. He doesn't want to see his family

me, if she was... she wouldn't be anywhere

small

the parlor opened one of the villa maids walked in holding a few shopping bags. She looked exhausted, but when she

I went shopping for a new outfit for you. I wasn't sure which would look better, so I got you I a few different options. They all should be your sizes, but if we need to get them adjusted that shouldn't be an issue. We only have a few hours though, so

finished tutoring yet. I wanted to get his homework done out the truth

father and your grandmother,"

He raised his brows.

"My grandmother? Why?"

have dinner..."

me for a

you?" He

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