Chapter 114

Benjamin raised an eyebrow and grinned. "Yep, Matthew's living with us now, right? He's a grown man, taking care of you shouldn't be a big deal." Eira looked a little hesitant. "But... Matthew's got his own stuff going on. Isn't it too much to ask him to look after me?" "Oh please, the Carter family has John. What's he got to worry about?" Benjamin waved it off casually and started pulling out his phone. "If you're really that worried, I'll just check with him directly." And just as he was about to make the call, speak of the devil-Matthew walked in. "Ben, were you looking for me?" Benjamin shot him a look and got straight to the point. "Eira's stuck at home resting, and I've got a lot happening. So I was wondering, any chance you can stay here and keep her company for a bit?" As he said that, he winked at Matthew, the meaning more than clear. He was seriously hoping Matthew would step up and finally boot that jerk out of his sister's life for good. Matthew caught on, smiled knowingly,