NovelEnglishChapter 0039 internally cursed as I walked to her front door. Her purse was on her shoulder, so I reached inside to grab a set of keys. I was surprised at how dark her house was; it was as if nobody else lived there, but I knew at least her mother should be hat this hour. It was ghostly quiet, and it gavean eerie feeling.
It didn't takelong to find the staircase upstairs and ever less tto find her room. The scent of her room drovein the right direction. Her room was the perfect figment of who she was as a person. Her academic awards were showcased on her wall; her athletic achievements were on her bookcase across the room. Clothes were scattered across her floor and draped over her desk chair. She had a nice desktop computer setup and numerous textbooks and notebooks across her desk.
She had a photo of herself with her parents on her nightstand, and she looked so happy. She also had a photo of herself with her friend Nan who I recognized from Carter's Resort.
I didn't bother changing her out of her clothes; I wasn't going to cross that line. Instead, I tucked her into bed, making sure the covers were completely on top of her before I left.
"You are late," my mother said as I walked into the house.
"I'm right on time," I told her, glancing at the clock.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"If you aren't early, then you are late,” she told me, raising her brows. "Everyone is in the kitchen already, Dinner will be ready shortly." "Hi, Grandma," Irene said as she stepped aroundand into the house.
My mother's face softened as she reached her arms out and wrapped my daughter in a hug.
"Oh, Irene sweetie. I thought you were going to be too busy to join us this evening. I'm so glad you're here," she breathed.
"I wanted you to officially meet my fiancé," she said, motioning for Ethan to step beside her.
Ethan stepped closer and gave my mother a polite smile.
"It's an honor to finally meet you, Mam," he said, bowing is head in respect.
My mother chuckled and put a hand on his cheek in a warm gesture.
"He's quite handsome," my mother said to Irene with a sly wink.
Irene blushed and wrapped her arm through Ethan's, resting her head on his shoulder.
My mother's eyes found Matt and she smiled sweetly at him.
"Hello, Matthew. You are looking rather handsyoursel," she added, motioning for Matt to cwith her.
He looked up atwith uncertainty on his face. He doesn't often cto my mother's house, but I insisted he calong for this dinner. I gave him a short nod and followed my mother through the living room and into the kitchen.
I motioned for Irene to do the same. She took Ethan's hand and pulled him along with her. I sighed and followed the kids into the kitchen. The moment I stepped into the kitchen, I wished I could have turned around and walked back out.
"Gavin, you're here!" Daisy exclaimed as she walked around the table to greet me.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmChapter 0039 Beta Taylor was also there; he was often invited to my mother's family events because he's been pretty much family my entire life. I gave him a stern look and he gavean apologetic smile for not warningthat Daisy was going to be here.
She immediately wrapped her arms aroundand hugged me; I shimmed out of her embrace.
"What are you doing here, Daisy?" I asked, not bothering to hide the edge in my voice.
"I invited her," my mother said, beaming up at Daisy.
"I thought we already discussed this, Mom," I said through my teeth, my id through! offer anger rolling offin waves.
"You know your mother and I have always been close friends,” Daisy said, batting her lashes at me. being here isn't any different than Beta Taylor being here, Gavin also assumed you would have cto your senses since the last twe spoke." She folded her arms across her chest. lashes at
"How about we just sit down for dinner," my mother suggested, om ushering Daisy to her seat. I stood, staring at the nicely set table and noticing that the only seat available was right next to Daisy. I had to fight to control myself.
Taylor stepped besideand leaned in so only I could hear his words.
"Melissa died years ago, Alpha. Perhaps your mother is onto something. You should be moving on.
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