Beauty Sleep - Chapter 25

Matty’s POV

My leg bounced when I was waiting for the plane to take off. Jo didn’t want to disclose what happened because of her loyalty to Uncle Nathan. I can’t risk him finding out.

I need to talk to Goldie. She wouldn’t tell Uncle Nathan or Aunt Sarah about what was going on. Ash, Dex, or Fin spend too much time with their dad. One of them may slip up.

I kept hold of Mom’s music box the entire length of the journey. It fits in my hand perfectly. “I will give it to Lizzy on her 18th birthday. Mom would like that.” I told Killian, who whimpered at the gesture.

As I thought about my mom, I had to fight back the tears. I miss her so much.

I never realized Jo knew my mom, not until today. But I should have put two and two together. Jo’s comments about my parents are confusing. The way she talks about Aunt Sarah as well. But then again, she has been gone for over 20 years. Maybe they’re different now compared to before.

As I walked through the palace doors, Lizzy came run