#Chapter 39 Irene’s Cousin

Judy’s POV “And he knows that you aren’t his biological child?” I asked, glancing down at a sleeping Matthew. Gavin nodded. “Yes,” he said softly. “He remembers his time with his mother. It wasn’t good and he often still has nightmares. He started to call me dad a few years ago after he started living with me.” “It was nice of you to take him in,” I said, my heart swelled a little at the thought of Gavin caring about someone so much that he would do anything for them. He treated Matt just like he was his normal son, and I never had any reason to doubt that Matt wasn’t his son. “He’s family,” Gavin said with a shrug. I wanted to say more, but I wasn’t sure what to say. I wasn’t sure what would be appropriate to say. So, I remained quiet until the car pulled to a stop in front of the villa. “We should probably wake him so we can get started on his lessons for today,” I said. Gavin nodded. I nudged Matt a little and ran my hand down the side of his face; he looke