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 me

Clark: [Go on.]

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

eyes lit up with hope when

was a weekend, and she didn’t want

what happened last night. I promise it won’t happen again. Has my mom always been like this to you? Why didn’t you

known your mother for years.

averted his eyes, unable to

three years, you’ve had plenty of chances to find out how your

to defend himself, but no words came out. What

wedding, he hadn’t cared about her feelings as much as he used to. When she

and use work as an excuse, expecting her to handle her emotions alone. Cindy dared to

it before? You always pretended not to understand because, in your eyes, my suffering didn’t

weren’t for your affair and my decision to divorce you, you might never have realized how your mother treats

“Nyla, I am sorry…”

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