The substitute bride is a mute novel Chapter 9

Judy remained at the hospital. At around 10 pm that night, Matthew called her again.

She ignored it for half a minute, but the phone kept ringing persistently. In the end, she gritted her teeth and answered.

His voice was unusually cold. "Jenna said you left the manor in the morning, so I guessed you'd be in the hospital with your grandmother. I assume you know why I revoked the funds?"

She pursed her lips. She knew—it was because she didn't complete what he'd asked of her.

He laughed, "You don't want to go back to Reid Manor anymore, do you? I'm telling you, Judy, you better go back! Else, I'll make it so no hospital within the city will admit your grandmother.

"You know I can do it if I wanted to. However, if you don't believe me, you're free to test out that theory. If your grandmother ends up dead, it'll be all your fault."

Judy's expression shifted.

She gripped her phone tightly and her breathing quickened from rage. Right now, she wished she could speak and express all the things she hated about this father of hers.

Matthew smiled in satisfaction as he accomplished his goal.

"You'd better be obedient, you can't afford to bear the consequences if you don't."

After he hung up, her gaze fell on Lilly on the hospital bed.

"If I were more successful, I wouldn't be subjected to my father's blackmail. Grandma would've been able to get the treatment she needs sooner too." She thought dejectedly.

At 11 pm, she drew a deep breath and called a cab to Reid Manor.

The maids were all asleep by the time she got back.

Judy hadn't had anything to eat or drink the entire day. So, she discreetly headed toward the kitchen to look for something to eat.

She'd just reached the living room when she was spooked by a shadow in the corner. Evidently, the man also spotted her.

Why was Clark here? Where is Jenna?

"What are you looking for?" Clark asked as he watched her survey their surroundings.

She pulled out her pen and paper and wrote, "Sister."

His gaze darkened and he stared at her. "Are you not afraid that I'll have her take your place?"

Stunned by his question, she didn't know what to say.