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.]

you still want me

Clark: [Go on.]

to stay away for a few days after what happened last night. To her surprise, she opened the door the next morning to find

up with hope when he saw her.

do you want?” she interrupted, sounding impatient. It was

I promise it won’t happen again. Has my mom always

You’ve known your mother for years. Don’t you know what kind

Nyla’s piercing gaze, Clark averted his eyes,

in the past three years, you’ve had plenty of chances to find out how your mother treated me in private, but you never wanted to. Isn’t that

himself, but no words

feelings as much as he used

work as an excuse, expecting her to handle her

not to understand because, in

my decision to divorce you, you might never have

“Nyla, I am sorry…”

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