Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 7

Clark stiffened abruptly, his expression darkening instantly. He tightened his grip on Nyla’s chin before slowly releasing her and turning to face Damon.

Meeting Damon’s amused gaze, Clark forced a smile. “No. Uncle Damon, did you need something?”

Damon smiled. “Your grandma sent me to call you both for dinner.”

“Thank you, Uncle Damon.”

“No trouble at all. But remember, this is the family home. Be mindful of your actions.” As Damon spoke, he briefly glanced at the red mark on Nyla’s chin, mockery evident in his gaze.

Seeing Damon’s eyes linger on Nyla, Clark frowned and stepped in front of her. “I understand, Uncle Damon.”

His tone and expression were not pleasant, and his gaze toward Damon betrayed a hint of wariness.

Damon smirked and casually looked away. “Alright, let’s go eat.”

After Damon left, Clark reached out for Nyla’s hand, but she dodged him, walking away without a backward glance.

Clark quickly caught up, gripping her hand firmly. “Behave, or I’ll talk to your father!”

Nyla’s attempt to pull away halted, a wave of helplessness and anger washing over her. If she hadn’t agreed to become a housewife back then, she wouldn’t be under his control and threats now.

She needed to find a job quickly, earn enough to pay her father’s medical bills, and free herself from Clark. Until then, arguing about divorce was pointless.

Having made up her mind, Nyla stopped struggling and let Clark lead her to the dining room.

…

dinner, everyone

Nyla arrived at their villa, Clark locked the car doors, making

“What are

“We need to talk.”

there’s no need. I won’t bring it up for

narrowed

“Yes.”

He knew it would take time for her to accept

nodded. “Nyla, I’m glad you’re giving me

words, staring at him blankly. “Can you

click, the doors

got out, heading into the villa without

locked from the inside. He sighed, a smile

days of their marriage, she’d lock the door to show she was angry when he had been too rough in

deepened. “Never mind,” he thought, “I’ll win

As long as she stayed by his side and

the bedroom, Nyla was choosing an outfit for her interview the next day.

are you suddenly job hunting? Have you sorted

yet. I need a job first. I have no income. Once I have enough money for my dad’s medical

going to live with him like

money saved. I’ll find a place

lawyer, let alone face the

marriage. Why should she leave empty-handed?

Her research back then had earned Clark millions. Her father’s medical expenses

are you interviewing

“Park Pharmaceuticals.”

going back to