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.

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

flicker of sarcasm crossed Nyla’s eyes as

you mean by not forcing

want to drive you home. How is that

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

a free driver and avoid

her agree, Clark finally

off at home and helping carry

his car, he didn’t start the

to know who hit my wife today at Park Pharmaceuticals within half an

to her bedroom and started unpacking. It was mostly long sleeves and

way they were folded suggested Clark had packed them himself. For a moment, she felt

she headed

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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a VIP room of a bar

on the sofa, his expression icy as he looked at the