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.

me right now. But I hope you

Nyla’s eyes as she caught the

mean

you home. How is that forcing

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

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

agree, Clark finally

at home and helping

his car, he didn’t start the engine

hit my wife today at Park Pharmaceuticals

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

packed them himself. For a moment, she felt a twinge

was done organizing her clothes, she headed to the kitchen

life, though much busier than being a housewife, felt fulfilling. She had no desire to return to waiting at home for Clark

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in a VIP room of a bar

looked at the woman kneeling on