#Chapter 369 Hotel Suite

Judy’s POV The look on Irene’s face was heartbreaking. It was clear that she was trying so hard not to cry. I wanted to wrap her in my arms and hug her, but I also didn’t want to make a scene when she was trying hard to be casual. She kept looking out the window, like she expected Chuck to just show up, but I knew he wasn’t going to. I overheard one of the gammas saying there was a retreat this evening and that most were attending. I assumed that meant Chuck as well, though some did stay behind for security purposes. “She could smell like him for any reason,” I tried to reassure her. “Maybe they are friends. They could have passed by each other, and she could still carry some of his scent from just their arms touching.” She shook her head, her eyes averted from me. “The scene is stronger than that,” she said softly. “Much stronger.” “Maybe a relative?” I said, trying to come up with a logical explanation. “You know that when you are related to someone, sharing the same bl