#Chapter 38 Unwanted Child

Judy’s POV “W…what are you doing here?” Matt asked, his eyes wide as he stared up at his father. Gavin corked a brow upward and stared back at his son. “I was called in for a parent/teacher conference,” he explained. “I was surprised to see your mother already here.” Matt glanced at me, his cheeks burning red, matching mine. “My… my mother…” Matt whispered, staring at the ground now. “Yes,” Gavin said, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear and running his fingers down my cheek, causing goosebumps to form on my flesh. “I thought she had to work today and wouldn’t be able to make it. I was surmised when I saw her here.” Matt lifted his gaze to look at us; questions surfacing in his eyes and a lot of confusion. He was just as lost as I was. He couldn’t believe that his father was actually playing along with our antics. “I asked her if she could come here instead. I didn’t want you to be mad at me,” Matt admitted, shifting in his shoes uncomfortably. “I see,” Gav