#Chapter 25 Borrowed Clothing

Judy’s POV “Matthew! What have you done??” I heard Irene shrieking from the back porch steps. I hadn’t even known she was there, and I wondered how long she had been watching us for. I watched as Matt’s face turned pale and his eyes grew misty with unshed tears. “I’m so sorry, Judy,” he said, his bottom lip trembling. “I didn’t mean to. I—” his voice trailed off as he hiccupped. Sometimes I forget that he’s just a little boy until moments like these. My gaze softened and I gave him a small smile as I knelt down in front of him. “It was an accident,” I told him, putting my hand on his shoulder and giving it a gentle squeeze. “I know you didn’t mean to and I’m not mad at you, Matt.” “Dad is going to be so upset,” he said in a low whisper, his gaze shifting downward. “Your father won’t have to know a thing,” I told him. “I won’t say a word to him. It’ll be our secret.” “Really?” He asked, lifting his gaze to meet mine. I smiled. “Of course,” I told him. “How a