The substitute bride is a mute

Chapter 22

In the kitchen, Judy was carefully arranging some snacks on a plate.

Suddenly, Jenna came in and said, "Judy, let me help you."

Judy's back stiffened, and she instinctively took a step back, keeping a safe distance away from her sister.

Jenna cocked her head to one side and looked at her, saying, "What's with your expression? Are you afraid that I'll eat you?"

"Don't pretend to be nice to me. Weren't you the one behind the news about me and Max?" She signed.

Although Judy had a mild temper, she was always clear-headed.

"What you did had nothing to do with me," sneered Jenna with her arms crossed. "With this incident, you should realize that you're not welcome in the Reid family. You're just making trouble for yourself by staying."

Calmly, Judy looked at her and explained, "It was you and Father who made me marry into the Reid family in the first place."

"Yes, that's right. But back then, I didn't know what kind of person Clark was. Now, it's clear that Dad has made a huge mistake. As his daughter, I should help him correct it," Jenna retorted.

"Then you should talk to Father about it," Judy gestured, her gaze firm.

If Matthew asked her to leave the Reid family, she would leave without hesitation. As long as it wouldn't endanger her grandmother's safety, she didn't want to stay on pins and needles in the Reid family all the time too.

However, Jenna misunderstood what she said, and her face fell instantly.

"Are you using Dad to pressure me? Who do you think you are? Do you really think Dad sent you to the Reid family because he valued you?"

Judy frowned. What kind of logic was Jenna's thinking based on? Had she become a fool after studying abroad?

Back then, they were the ones who despised Clark's ugly appearance but had to rely on the Reid family, so they schemed and pushed her into this pit. What did she mean by Matthew valuing her?

"Judy, let me tell you, I've set my eyes on Clark. The title of Mrs. Reid was originally mine. You better give up on him now or don't blame me for being heartless. I've been considerate this whole time!"

Considerate?

Glaring at Jenna, she wanted to argue back badly but didn't want to escalate the situation.

"What do you want from me?" she gestured instead.

"I want you to go to Clark yourself and ask for a divorce. After that, leave the Reid family."

"That's impossible," Judy gestured while shaking her head. All rights © NôvelDrama.Org.

"Then don't blame me for hurting you, Judy. Don't forget that I still have other leverages over you other than your involvement with the P.E. teacher!"

Judy's frown grew deeper.

"I heard that Roy is back. If Clark finds out about that incident…"

Jenna's eyes were full of mockery.

"Don't talk nonsense," Judy gestured.

Her face suddenly turned even paler at the mention of Roy's name. Her hand that was resting on the table trembled slightly.

"I haven't been in contact with Roy for a long time."

Seeing Jenna's persistence, Judy clenched her fists.

Her gaze gradually calmed down when she continued, "If you insist on being like this, I promise, even if I leave the Reid family, you won't be able to enter the Reid residence's door."

"What did you just say?" Jenna said.

Judy then retrieved her phone from her pocket in front of Jenna.

"Have you been recording?"

Jenna's face turned grim. She never expected that the usually compliant Judy would have this trick up her sleeve.

If Clark heard her threatening Judy from earlier, the consequences would be disastrous, especially considering that the scandal involving the P.E. teacher had tainted the Reid family's reputation.

"I don't want to argue with you. As long as Father agrees, I'll leave the Reid family immediately, but you better don't provoke me!"