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.

you to forgive me right now. But I hope you won’t reject my kindness. Otherwise, can’t guarantee what

crossed Nyla’s eyes as she caught the threat

mean by not forcing me

you home. How is that

too tired to argue.

She might as well use a free driver and avoid the crowded subway,

her agree, Clark

off at home and helping carry

he didn’t start the engine but called

my wife

the suitcase to her bedroom and started unpacking. It was mostly long sleeves and autumn coats and pants–clothes she

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

she was done organizing her clothes, she headed to the kitchen to make

being a housewife, felt fulfilling. She had no desire to return to waiting at home for Clark every day. Besides, they

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in a VIP room of a bar

the sofa, his expression icy as he looked at the woman kneeling