Chapter 171

Meanwhile, in the underground parking garage, Judy closed the car door and tugged at the seatbelt several times, but couldn't release it. Feeling helpless, she slumped over the steering wheel. Ten years. How many decades did one have in a lifetime? When she saw how radiant and bright Claire looked when she was surrounded by children, Judy felt inferior for the first time in her life. Claire was so perfect with her cheerfulness. She was completely different from Judy. "Beep—" She accidentally pressed on the horn and the loud noise echoed in the garage, startling Judy. She snapped back to reality. What was she thinking about? She still needed to avenge her mother. How could she allow herself to be consumed by her emotions? With a clearer mind, she remembered Clark's words at dinner and sent a message to Matthew before leaving the parking lot. As the city lights began to glow, the night in Tocham felt particularly bustling and heavy. Matthew stared at the text message on his pho