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 went

villa, Clark locked the car doors, making

“What are you

“We need to talk.”

no need.

narrowed dangerously. “For

“Yes.”

evident. He knew it would take time for her to accept his infidelity. As long as she didn’t mention divorce, he believed he

moment, he nodded. “Nyla, I’m

his words, staring at him blankly. “Can you unlock the car now? I’m tired and want

click,

out, heading into

the time Clark reached the bedroom door, he found it locked from the inside. He sighed,

was angry when he had been too rough in bed. She’d let him

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

together. As long as she stayed by his side

next day. After picking a few options,

immediately. “Why are you suddenly job hunting? Have

first. I have no income. Once I have enough money

to live with him like

some money saved. I’ll find a place to move out

Without a job or money, she couldn’t afford a lawyer, let alone

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

for her father’s medical bills, she felt no guilt using Clark’s money. Her research back then

are you interviewing

“Park Pharmaceuticals.”

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