The Perfect Thief novel Chapter 222

Chapter 0222 Matt looked up at me and a grin spread across his face .

I wanted to get this done quickly so we can spar outside ! He told me.

I kind of wish we were still at the mansion though .

I liked it over there .

Your father thinks its better if we worked here because of the paparazzi .

Until he takes care of it , its better if you didnt go over there , I told him .

I just hoped that they would be cleared by the time it was time for me to go home .

The last thing I wanted was the stay here … not with Irene under the same roof .

I knew she didnt like or trust me right now and I didnt want things to continue being awkward between us .

I think spending the night with her father would make things even more awkward .

He nodded thoughtfully and then he grinned again .

So , are you going to be my mom ? I nearly choked on my spit as I sat down beside him .

Im sorry , what ? I asked him , snapping my eyes in his direction .

He shrugged as if he didnt just ask me that question so casually .

I saw the news reports .

I dont live under a rock , he told me , eyeing me suspiciously and making my cheeks burn even more .

Im not upset if you are going to be my mom .

I would really like it if you were .

Oh , Matt … I said , my heart squeezed in my chest .

The last thing I wanted was to disappoint and hurt him , but I certainly didnt think I was going to marry Gavin .

Maybe we should talk about this later ? His face fell a little , but he nodded .

He wasnt stupid , he knew I was avoiding the subject .

But he was polite enough to not say anything .

We continued with his homework and then we spent time sparring in the backyard .

Now that the film crew was done , it was nice having the space to ourselves again .

I hadnt noticed someone else had joined us in the training grounds until Matts eyes wandered and then grew large .

Oh , hello Miss Sinclaire , Matt said .noveldrama

I turned and my jaw nearly dropped when I saw Skyla approaching us .

She gave Matt a small nod and then her eyes shifted into my direction .

My cheeks bumed under her scrutiny .

H … hello , I said to her , hating that I stuttered .

Can we talk for a minute ? She asked me .

My eyes grew large ; what could she possibly want to speak to me about ? I glanced down at Matt , and he seemed to get the hint because he nodded and quickly went to finish practicing with the bow and arrow .

The words left my lips before I could stop them , and I immediately regretted them .

Was I really planning on telling the paparazzi that I was in a relationship with Gavin Landry ? As if things werent hard enough as they are .

Skyla also looked surprised ; she thought about it for a moment before she nodded .

Just dont make it seem like he left me for you , she told me , winking as if she were telling a funny joke .

But I knew she was serious .

Look , Im really sorry for any misunderstandings I may have caused .

I was under the impression that his fling with you wasn t serious .

I wouldnt have pursued him if I knew .

Its okay , I reassured her .

Its not your fault .

We were keeping things secret .

Thats not on you .

Her face softened and she nodded .

י Well , thats all I wanted to say , she told me and turned to leave but then she paused for a moment .

Oh , and Judy ? Yes ? Hold onto him tightly , she told me .

Hes a good man … and he deserves someone who will stick by his side no matter what .