Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 20

“Send me the surveillance footage.”

After the call ended, the maid quickly sent the video.

As Clark watched Nyla jump from the second floor, disheveled, into Damon’s car, his expression grew darker. When he drove past earlier, Damon didn’t even call out to him.

Damon never meddled in others‘ business–why was he helping Nyla?

The thought of Nyla being seen in such a state by another man ignited Clark’s fury. He didn’t need to guess. She had likely returned to her rented apartment.

Cindy, having seen the footage too, gritted her teeth. “I told you she’s not good enough for you. Look at what she’s wearing! She’s brought shame to the Summers!”

Clark’s expression was one of frustration as he glared at Cindy. “Mom, this is my fault. You judge Nyla without even knowing the whole story. Isn’t that unfair?

“What do you mean? I’m standing up for you, and you’re defending her? I’m your mother! Don’t you want what’s best for you?”

think I

Clark felt a wave of irritation. “This is between Nyla and me. You don’t need to help me.

waiting for her response, he turned and left quickly. He didn’t go back to

was in the shower back at her apartment.

“Wren, what’s up?”

just wanted to

and with Lucia’s hospital visit, it wouldn’t stay a

on the other end before Wren spoke again.

for pregnancy recently, so this sudden decision to work suggested something had

absentmindedly twirling a strand of her

kid. Every couple has arguments. You need to

If she hadn’t

door startled her. She walked toward

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I’ll talk to you

my dad, please