Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

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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.]

Do you still want

Clark: [Go on.]

away for a few days after what happened last night. To her

eyes lit up with hope when he

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

I know what happened last night. I promise it won’t happen again. Has my mom always been

only laugh. “Did you ever care? You’ve known your mother for years. Don’t you

Nyla’s piercing gaze, Clark averted his

of chances to find out how your mother treated

to defend himself, but no words

her feelings as much as he used to. When she

handle her

not to understand because, in your eyes, my

my decision to divorce you, you might never have realized

“Nyla, I am sorry…”

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