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 I might

eyes as she caught the threat in his last

what you mean by

you home. How is

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

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

her agree, Clark

at home and helping carry the clothes

he didn’t start the engine but called

my wife today at Park Pharmaceuticals within half

suitcase to her bedroom and started unpacking. It was

them himself. For a moment, she

she was done organizing her clothes, she headed to

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

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p.m. in a VIP room of a bar in

icy as he looked at the woman kneeling on the floor in disarray. His gaze