Chapter 410

Under the cacophony of screams, a cold glimmer sliced through the air. Judy instinctively stepped back but was too slow as she watched the scissors coming down toward her. She threw her arms up to protect herself. But suddenly, she felt someone pulling her into a tight hug, shielding her. Strangely, the pain she expected never came. Above her, she heard a muffled grunt. When she looked up, she saw Clark. Suddenly appearing behind her, he wrapped his arms tightly around her and positioned himself to shield her from Matthew. Judy couldn't believe her eyes. She was utterly stunned by the unexpected turn of events. The scissors hit the floor with a sharp clatter behind them. Matthew, both shocked and furious, exclaimed, "Clark, what the hell are you…" "Are you alright?" Clark's concern was solely for the woman in his arms. Coming back to her senses, Judy replied, "I'm fine. But what about you?" Clark gently held her hand to stop her from checking his injuries. "Hey, where are t