Chapter 229

Dominic hesitated. "It's nothing. I just wanted to say that the weather is nice today. Shall I have them accompany you for a walk? It will do you good to get some fresh air around here." "Don't you have work?" Judy asked. "I'm off today." Dominic shook his head. Judy nodded and smiled. As soon as Claire heard that they were going out, she jumped up from the piano and ran to the kitchen to tell Mary what food to prepare. "Sandwiches, juice, milk, and most importantly, a barbecue grill, and some chairs!" Avery rolled his eyes. "Do you think we're some middle school kids going on a summer field trip?" "Can't you read the calendar? It's fall!" Claire argued. Dominic supported Judy, and they smiled helplessly at the bickering duo. Before they left, Clark's bodyguards stopped Judy. Claire immediately shouted, "What are you doing?" "Ms. Davis, Mr. Reid ordered us to keep Madam here," said one of the bodyguards. "We'll be back in the evening. Just turn a blind eye to it." Claire po