Chapter 29

Judy nodded at Clark's question, causing him to frown. The room resembled a shabby study rather than a proper bedroom for a lady. A wall of bookshelves filled with books, an old desk, and a folding single bed in the corner made up the entire room. Considering the Blake family's wealth, who would have thought that Matthew would let Judy live in such a place? However, Matthew could allow Judy to marry into the Reid family. This already indicated that this mute illegitimate daughter of his truly held no place in his heart. Judy was just a tool to him. Judy looked at Clark anxiously, unsure of how he would react. But Clark merely stood in front of a shelf, casually pulling out a book. He asked nonchalantly, "What did Matthew say to you when we were downstairs?" Judy's heart sank, and she shook her head hesitantly. "Nothing?" Clark raised his head, his eyes extremely cold. "Then, what are you holding?" The moment these words fell, Judy's mind buzzed, and she involuntarily took a ste