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.

right now. But I hope you won’t reject my

flicker of sarcasm crossed Nyla’s eyes as she caught

what you mean by not forcing me

to drive you home. How is that

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

as well use a free driver and avoid the crowded subway, so she replied,“Fine, then.

agree, Clark finally

off at home and helping carry the

his car, he didn’t start the engine but called his

my wife today at Park Pharmaceuticals within half an

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

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

organizing her clothes, she

life, though much busier than being a housewife, felt fulfilling. She had no desire to return

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looked at the woman kneeling on the floor