Chapter 225

Judy's cheeks were soft and warm. Despite being pregnant, she seemed thinner than before. A hint of pity flashed in Clark's usually cold gaze. He lingered around for a long time, reluctant to leave. The vibration of his phone broke the silence. Clark glanced at the caller ID before covering Judy with the blanket and going out to answer the call. Once the door closed, Judy opened her eyes. She could still hear the phone conversation outside. "Are you home?" came Clark's voice. "Okay. I'll pick you up tomorrow for the dress fitting." The faint scent of alcohol still lingered in the air. From the call, Judy could easily guess where Clark had just come from. Her eyes watered, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. On the other side, Jenna hung up the phone and sat in the car with a dark expression. She could see the car parked at the villa's gate through the car window. Clark had left before finishing dinner with her, claiming something urgent had come up. She found it odd