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,

crossed Nyla’s eyes as she caught the threat in

you mean

drive you

too tired to argue. She knew he would only stick

through. She might as well use a free driver and avoid the

agree,

left after dropping her off at home and helping

in his car, he didn’t start

who hit my wife today at Park Pharmaceuticals within half an

and started unpacking. It was mostly long sleeves and autumn coats and pants–clothes

moment, she felt a twinge of softness, but

organizing her clothes, she headed to the kitchen

busier than being a housewife, felt fulfilling. She had no desire to return to waiting at

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