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.]

want me to investigate

Clark: [Go on.]

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

up with hope when he saw

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

what happened last night. I promise it won’t happen again. Has

known your mother for years. Don’t you

averted his eyes, unable to

laughed mockingly. “Clark, in the past three years, you’ve had plenty of chances to find out how your mother treated

mouth to defend himself, but no

about her feelings as much as he

to handle her emotions alone. Cindy dared to

hinted at it before? You always pretended not to understand because, in

to divorce you, you might never have realized how your

“Nyla, I am sorry…”

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