But because Irene had never had a mate before, she knew right away that Chuck was hers. However, Chuck, though he feels a connection towards Irene, doesn't know that she's his second chance.

My heart broke for Irene because that must be so difficult.

"I'm so sorry," I tell her.

She just shrugged and gave me a sad smile.

"It's okay," she told me, even though I knew it wasn't. "But anyway, it would mean everything to me if you could come to the charity banquet with me. Please, Judy, I don't have anyone I can ask. You're kind of my only friend."

"Are you sure you even want to go to this event in the first place?" I asked her. "Especially with Ethan's family being there."

She groaned.

"Don't remind me," she muttered. "But I have to be here. It's expected as the Landry Heir."

I raised my brows.

"Will Matt be there too, then?"

She shook her head.

explained. "He'll stay home

let her down, but I wasn't sure I could face Gavin and Rachel again. My stomach was still

mind, Irene leaned forward with

me. "Something that'll knock the socks off my father. He'll regret trading you

Gavin/ She had known Irene when she was only a little girl so I assumed it'd be a happy reunion. I didn't want to hear it from Irene that Rachel was perfect for her father, and she was happy that she returned, so I kept my distance from

she mentioned Rachel, it made my brows raise so

I asked her, my curiosity

me does, She gives me a

I murmured. "Matt kind

ears perked up at the mention of

She asked. "So, we are in agreement. Neither of us wants our father

I nodded.

I muttered

of silence, Irene's

"How is Matt doing?"

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