Chapter 21
When rk carried Judy into the car, she felt like she was in a dream. She no longer felt the pain in
her knees. For the first time, she thought that the man was not as cold and heartless as he
appeared on the surface.
Sitting in the car, she looked at him and gestured, "Why are you helping me?"
He had yet to answer the question she asked in the teacher''s office. He seemed out of character to
go to such lengths to set up this trap for her.
rk frowned at her signs. Although he could not understand signnguage, he could tell from her
grateful gaze what she meant.
"You don''t need to thank me. I''m not doing this for you."
His tone as cold as his expression, he continued, "I investigated this matter only for the sake of the
Reid family''s reputation. Once you marry into the Reid family, you''re part of it. It''s best to stay in
your ce. If you cause any more trouble, don''t me me for being ruthless."
His icy voice echoed in the car, instantly extinguishing the warmth in her heart.
Of course, why would he bother to do anything for her sake?
Thinking back on his attitude toward her the night before, Judy couldn''t help but shiver, feeling a
chill down her spine. rk would definitely kick her out if something like this were to happen again.
Nobody said another word on the way home.
After dropping her off at the Reid residence, rk instructed the driver to take him to thepany
directly.
The car sped along the city''s main roads.
"Mr. Reid, everything concerning the school has been taken care of. There won''t be any more
rumors about the incident from years ago. The media has retracted all their articles and are issuing
their apologies."
rk was leaning back in the backseat for a break. His strong features reflected on the car window,
appearing even more stern and serious.
"It''s unlikely that a mere P.E. teacher could stir up such trouble after all these years."
"Are you saying that someone has orchestrated all this?"
"Investigate thoroughly before handing the case over to the police."
"Yes, sir."
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The next morning, the news of a P.E. teacher molesting a female student made the headlines.
Following that, several other victims of his also voiced out.
Their news soon overshadowed the previously trending article mentioning "Mrs. Reid", and public
opinion online became overwhelmingly one-sided…
"Waters, the P.E. teacher, has been handed over to the police for further investigation. Regarding
the suspect''s multiple sexual assault attempts over the years, our reporters will continue to follow up
and update the public on the progress…"
On therge television screen, news reporters were solemnly reporting the legal news of the day.
"Nowadays, you really can''t trust the news. It changes every day," Sally muttered discontentedly as
she turned off the TV while seated on the living room sofa with her arms folded.
She initially thought she could use this news to drive away the annoying mute, but she had not
expected her to be the victim. What surprised her even more was that rk had personally
investigated the matter.
"Could it be?" she pondered as she frowned.
How would that be possible? rk was raised by her own two hands. How could he have any
feelings for a handicap?
However, she couldn''t understand why he was still keeping Judy in the Reid family.
"Ma''am, Ms. ke is here."
The housekeeper''s voice brought Sally back from her thoughts.
"Jenna is here?"
She quickly stood up to wee Jenna, saying, "Why have youe so early in the morning? Did
you… see the news?"
"News? What news?" Jenna asked as she sat down on the sofa, looking at Sally with confusion.
"It''s about the mute… your sister''s previous news. It''s now been found out that she was falsely
used. The P.E. teacher at your high school was reported, and now he''s been arrested by the
police."
"What? How is that possible?"
"Why are you asking me? You previously imed adamantly that your sister was involved with the
P.E. teacher, didn''t you? How did the situation turn around so dramatically? rk will probably call
me a nderer now!"
Sally was clearly implying that this was all Jenna''s fault.
Slightly taken aback, Jenna wore an astonished look as she said, "Mdm. Hebert, that incident
caused an uproar in the school, and everyone knew about it. Howe everything settled down
after rk went to the school?"
Hearing this, Sally''s expression froze.
"Anyway, the reporter who wrote the news has some guts. They published the article even when
knowing that my sister was Mrs. Reid. They seriously aren''t afraid to offend the Reid family."
Reminded by Jenna''s words, Sally was shocked.
"Are you suggesting that rk did this for the sake of the Reid family…"
Jenna lowered her head to sip her tea and forced a smile, absolving herself of any responsibility.
"Mdm. Hebert, let''s just pretend nothing happened. After all, my sister is now rk''s wife. We''re a
family now. We rise and fall together."
Thatst sentence carried deep implications.
Sally''s face fell at the sudden realization.
With Judy''s history of deceiving Jenna and recing her to marry into the Reid family, she did not
doubt Jenna''s words, especially considering rk''s strange behavior.
How could he go to such lengths to clear the name of a mute girl? It must be for the sake of the
Reid family''s reputation.
That damn mute woman!
With that thought in mind, Sally put down her teacup and said impatiently, "Lora, where''s that mute?
Where did she run off to? Doesn''t she know there are guests at home? Shouldn''t shee out to
wee them? She has absolutely no manners!"
"I''ll get her toe down right away."
Meanwhile, Judy was resting in the bedroom.
Despite being drenched in cold water the day before, she did not dare to drink the honey lemon tea
rk had prepared for her.
She began to shiver all over after returning home in the morning, so she wrapped herself tightly in
the nket while still trembling.
Suddenly, a loud m on the door woke her from her nightmare. She opened her eyes only to see
Lora standing at the door.
She said, "Mrs. Reid, why are you still sleeping?"
Judy reached out from under the nket and feebly gestured, "Is there something wrong?"
"Stop with the signing. I can''t understand," said Lora, her tone full of disdain. "Ma''am asked you to
go downstairs. Ms. ke is here."
"Jenna is here?" Judy’s heart sank.
After struggling for a while, she got up with gritted teeth.
The incident from high school had suddenly resurfaced, and Jenna was most probably involved.
After all, the person who wanted to drive her out of the Reid family the most was Jenna.
Her threats had been unsessful, so this was most likely her retaliation.
Although she did not want to get too entangled with Jenna, she had to handle things carefully
because rk disliked her causing trouble for the Reid family. At the very least, she could not afford
to go head-to-head with Jenna anymore.
She changed into a in white dress and went downstairs. There was not a trace of color on her
face, and her steps were somewhat unsteady as she descended.
If she hadn''t held onto the staircase railing, she might have stumbled down easily.
"Judy, why do you look so unwell?" Jenna asked as she looked up at Judy, pretending to be
concerned.
Sally, on the other hand, gave Judy an impatient nce and scolded, "Who are you pretending to
be sick for? Are you trying to let your family know you''re not doing well in our family to tarnish our
reputation? You''ve brought this upon yourself."
Judy stood at the staircase, too drained to even argue back.
"What are you standing there for? Go get some refreshments for Jenna. A bastard is always a
bastard whocks even the most basic hospitality. What an ill-bred peasant!"
Listening to Sally''smanding tone, Judy silently clenched her fists, but she could only nod
reluctantly and head to the kitchen.
Jenna''s gaze shifted and she asked, "Mdm. Hebert, it seems like Judy is not feeling well. I''ll go help
her."