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 to investigate your

Clark: [Go on.]

after what happened last night. To her surprise, she opened the door the next morning

up with hope when he

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?

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

Clark averted his

of chances to find

his mouth to defend himself, but no words came out. What was there to

about her feelings as

expecting her to handle her

pretended not to understand because,

divorce you, you might never have

“Nyla, I am sorry…”

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