The Perfect Thief novel Chapter 20

Chapter 0020 Judys POV My mother was smiling for the first time since my father was taken away by pack Gammas .

Oh , Judy .

Good , youre home .

Look who came to visit with us , my mother said , a smile beaming on her face as she looked at Ethan .

He told me that hed be able to help us if you are cooperative with him .

She had a questioning look in her eyes when she looked back at me .

I had told her that Ethan refused to help , but now he was making it seem like I was being uncooperative owards his demands and that was the reason he refused to help .

I could tell he didnt tell her what those demands were , and I wasnt going to tell her either .

It would only break her heart further and I didnt have it in me right now .

I was exhausted after the day I had , and I just wanted to go to bed .

The last thing I wanted right now was to deal with Ethan .

I folded my arms across my chest and glared at Ethan who had a smug smile on his face .

Whats he doing here , Mom ? I asked her She frowned at me .

Is that any way to speak ? She asked , her brows pinching together .

I raised you better than that , Judy .

Ethan has been a friend of this family for a long time .

Hes your mate hes also offering to help us during our time of need .

You should show him more respect , I pressed my lips together in a thin line .

Do I need to remind you that we broke up ? I asked , still staring at Ethan , but I was also speaking to my mother .

I needed them both to be clear that Ethan and I were no longer together and if my mother was hoping for any reconciliation , then she was out of luck because that wasnt happening That doesnt mean you cant still be friends , she replied .

He is in the running to be our new Alpha .

Regardless , he deserves our respect .

Ethan stood to his feet , and I instinctively took a step back , wanting to gain as much distance between us as possible .

My wolf had been quiet since we saw him at Gavins villa with Irene and I worried something might be seriously wrong with her .

She hasnt blocked me since the day Ethan rejected us .

I apologize for intruding , Ethan said , keeping that plastered smile on his lips as he looked at me .

I knew it was only a show for my mother because I could hear the bitterness directed towards me in his tone .

I was hoping for a moment of your time .

In your dreams , Ethan , I said and then I turned my back to him and stormed out of the living room .

I wasnt going to give him the time of day .