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.

…

everyone

Clark locked the car doors, making

“What are you

“We need to talk.”

about the divorce, there’s no need. I won’t bring it up

eyes narrowed dangerously. “For

“Yes.”

Nyla’s indifferent expression, Clark pressed his lips into a thin line, his displeasure evident. He knew it would take time for her to accept

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

him blankly. “Can you unlock the car now? I’m tired

click,

got out, heading into the villa without

locked from the inside. He sighed, a smile tugging at

door to show she was angry when he had been too rough in bed. She’d

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

long as she stayed by his

next day. After picking a few options,

are you suddenly job hunting? Have

I have no income. Once

to live with him like

money saved. I’ll find a place to move out after the interview

job or money, she couldn’t afford a lawyer,

nothing. Clark was the one who betrayed their marriage. Why should she leave empty-handed? If she had the means, she’d make him leave

father’s medical bills, she felt no guilt using Clark’s money. Her research back then had earned Clark millions. Her father’s medical expenses

company are

“Park Pharmaceuticals.”

going back