Seducing My Ex's Father In Law

Chapter 748 "Of course," Gavin said, nodding at the old woman. "It's good to see you again, Esme." The woman, Esme, looked at him briefly, but didn't say a word as her eyes drifted back home. I looked around, wondering if anyone had noticed this, but to my surprise, it was as if she were hardly there. "She still hasn't spoken a word," Zachary said, almost thoughtfully, as he stared at the glass of red wine that sat in front of him. "Not since the day Lila was born." "Have you seen a healer? Perhaps something is wrong with her vocal chords." "We've seen many," Zachary answered.

"No One knows what is wrong or what to do to fix it. There's nothing medically wrong; they all say she's as healthy as a horse. She's just mute." Amute? I glanced at the woman in shock; if she was mute, then how did she speak to me in my dreams? Maybe that was the only way she could communicate... but if that were the case, then why did she choose to communicate with me? Who was this woman to me? ---- "I'm sorry to hear that," Gavin replied.

"My father had said wonderful things about Madam Esme." At the mention of Gavin's father, Zachary's eyes noticeably darkened until thye were practically black. A coldness fell upon the room, and I shivered. Gavin's hold on my hand tightened as if he could feel it as well. "Your father... right," Zachary murmured. "I suppose that's the reason why we are here, am I right?" Gavin asked. The tension was so thick, it could be cut with a knife. "Can't we enjoy our meal first before we speak of business?" Selene asked, raising her eyes at her husband, who met her gaze with a hard one of his own.

business than anything. But yes, I do have questions as well. However, as my wife said, it

baby and I were starving. "Please, enjoy the meal," Zachary said as he put food onto his own plate. "The cooks worked hard to prepare these dishes for this evening." Instead of putting food on his own plate, Gavn started to put food on mine. The gesture warmed my heart. The way he looked at me made my

a few months ago." I nodded in agreement as I took a bite of the juicy and delicious meat on my plate. I practically moaned as the flavors hit my taste buds. "It hasn't hit the news yet," Selene said. "You must be keeping it a secret."

He hummed in agreement as he took a bite of his food. "Love that can overcome all," Lila remarked, smiling as our eyes met. "Such a rarity these days." My eyes shifted to her chest, where I noticed something gleaming; my heart dropped. It was the moon gem... the one stolen