The Perfect Thief novel Chapter 39

Chapter 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 home at this hour .

It was ghostly quiet , and it gave me an eerie feeling .

It didnt take me long to find the staircase upstairs and ever less time to find her room .

The scent of her room drove me in 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 Carters Resort .

I didnt bother changing her out of her clothes ; I wasnt 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 .

Im right on time , I told her , glancing at the clock .

If you arent 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 around me and into the house .

My mothers 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 .

Im so glad youre 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 .

Its 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 .

Hes quite handsome , my mother said to Irene with a sly wink .

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 anger rolling off me in waves .

You know your mother and I have always been close friends , Daisy said , batting her lashes at me .

Me being here isnt any different than Beta Taylor being here , Gavin also assumed you would have come to your senses since the last time we spoke .

She folded her arms across her chest .

How about we just sit down for dinner , my mother suggested , 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 beside me and 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 .