Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 26

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Chapter 26

Nyla indifferently looked away from the anger practically pouring from Clark’s eyes. “No one. I tripped and fell.”

“You fell and managed to slap yourself on the face?”

Nyla lowered her gaze and spoke softly. “This is my business. Can you just leave it alone?”

Clark grabbed her hand firmly, his voice serious. “You are my wife. Someone hit my wife, and you think I can just ignore that?”

“I told you it’s my business, and I’ve already handled it. Just give me the clothes.”

After a moment of tense silence, Clark relented, seeing Nyla wasn’t going to say more.

“Let me drive you home.”

“No need. The subway takes just ten minutes.”

Clark frowned at the resistance and cold distance in Nyla’s eyes.

hope you won’t reject my kindness. Otherwise, can’t guarantee what

sarcasm crossed Nyla’s eyes as she caught the threat in his last

this what you mean by not forcing me

you home.

Nyla pressed her lips together, too tired to argue. She knew he would only stick to his

might as well use a free driver and avoid the crowded subway, so she replied,“Fine, then.

her agree,

at home and helping carry the

in his car, he didn’t start the engine but called his

my wife today at Park

left, Nyla dragged the suitcase to her bedroom and started unpacking. It was mostly long

For a moment, she felt a twinge of softness, but remembering his betrayal

organizing her clothes, she headed to the kitchen to

desire to return to waiting at home for Clark

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a VIP room of a

he looked at the