Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

+25 BONUS

Clark realized how badly Cindy had been treating Nyla in private. Had she been speaking to Nyla this way for the entire three years of their marriage whenever he wasn’t around?

When Clark saw Damon in the surveillance footage, his grip on his phone tightened, his knuckles turning

white.

Watching Damon stand up for Nyla made Clark feel a mix of anger and helplessness. He was Nyla’s husband. He should have been the one standing by her side, but he hadn’t been there. If Nyla hadn’t told him to ask Cindy, he wouldn’t have known what happened today.

The more Clark thought about it, the more guilt he felt. He had failed Nyla and their eight years of love.

He turned off the video and sent a message to his secretary.

Clark: [If my mother asks you to handle my father’s matters in the future, ignore her.]

still want

Clark: [Go on.]

last night. To her surprise, she opened the

with hope when he saw her.

do you want?” she interrupted, sounding impatient. It was a weekend, and she didn’t want Clark

it won’t happen again. Has my mom always been like this

laugh. “Did you ever care? You’ve known your mother for years. Don’t you know what kind of

Nyla’s piercing gaze, Clark averted his eyes, unable

plenty of chances to find out how your mother

opened his mouth to defend himself, but no words came out.

he hadn’t cared about her feelings as much as he used

her to handle her emotions alone. Cindy dared to treat Nyla that way because of his

not to understand because, in your eyes, my suffering

decision to divorce you, you might

“Nyla, I am sorry…”

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