The substitute bride is a mute

Chapter 27

Judy immediately reacted and handed the bag she had been holding to Jenna. Clark had given her the bag before getting out of the car, and she had no idea what was inside.

In front of everyone, Jenna opened the bag and exclaimed, "I've been fancying this necklace for the longest time. Clark, how did you know!"

It was the latest design from Tiffany. The diamonds on the necklace sparkled brightly in the sunlight, clearly indicating its considerable value.

Judy was also surprised to see the necklace.

It was not unusual for Clark to be generous, but people couldn't help but wonder why he was giving his sister-in-law such a valuable necklace at their first meeting.

Matthew's expression was grim as he said, "Jenna, the necklace is too expensive. Quick, give it back to Clark."

"It's just a necklace. It doesn't cost that much," said Clark casually before he took Judy's hand and continued, "Judy picked it personally for you. She wanted to give you something as a sister, isn't that right?"

Being held by Clark who had an ambiguous smile on his face, Judy felt a chill run down her spine. She quickly forced a nod.

Jenna knew for sure that Judy hadn't picked the necklace. She assumed that Clark had made up that excuse so that Matthew would allow her to accept the gift. So, she felt extremely pleased.

Then, they all sat down to chat, mostly about some casual topics.

Judy sat quietly on the side while cutting fruits. Just as she was about to hand an apple to Clark, Jenna suddenly said, "Clark, you haven't seen my house yet. Let me show you around."

"Jenna."

"Oh, Dad, you always talk about business even among ourselves. It's so boring. I'll take Clark on a house tour." With that, she squeezed in between Clark and Judy to separate them and pulled him away while ignoring Matthew's calls.

When Matthew's gaze shifted away from the two figures and finally landed on Judy, his eyes turned cold as he questioned, "Were you the one who bought the necklace?"

Judy placed the sliced apple down and shook her head.

"You better watch Clark closely and not let him have any ideas about Jenna."

Judy remained silent for a moment before gesturing. "Jenna likes him and approaches him voluntarily. I can't do anything about it."

"She's young and naïve. She knows nothing. Are you just going to let her make a mess of things?" Matthew said while glaring at her, not bothering to hide his annoyance.

"You're her sister after all. Are you going to stand by and watch her jump into the fire pit?"

Upon hearing this, Judy felt a sudden pang in her heart. She and Jenna were only a year apart in age.

While Matthew cared for Jenna, he had pushed her into the fire pit of the Reid family without hesitation, and now he was even morally pressuring her.

Sister? When had Jenna ever truly recognized her as her sister except when she was putting on a show in front of others?

"You've not paid for what you did with the documents last time, so you better complete the task I give you now." Hearing this, Judy's heart dropped.

What was he going to ask her to do this time? She dared not provoke Clark again.

Suddenly, Matthew's tone softened as he said, "Judy, you're also my daughter. It's hard for me to see you suffer in the Reid family, so I'll help you establish yourself there."

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Looking at her, he handed her a paper package and continued, "As long as you get pregnant with Clark's child."