Chapter 511

"I'm sorry." Clark's sudden apology surprised Judy. "Why are you apologizing?" "If only I had been by your side back then..." "It wouldn't have helped." Judy shrugged while trying to appear relaxed. "There are some things in life I have to go through myself. There's no point relying on others." Since childhood, she had learned to find security in being independent. This was what Lenny taught her. When isolated at school, she studied hard and graduated with flying colors. When she was oppressed in the workplace, she worked tirelessly to improve herself and got promoted quickly. "If I had done nothing back then, waiting for someone to save me, I would have been finished." Judy wore a soothing smile, but it made Clark feel uneasy. "Kris! Come over here!" Natalie's voice came from a distance. "Coming." Judy jumped off the rock, walked a few steps, and turned back to Clark. She waved the squid in her hand. "It's a bit bland. Remember to add some cumin next time." Clark's expressi