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.]

[Understood. Do you still want me to investigate

Clark: [Go on.]

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

up with hope when he saw her.

you want?” she interrupted, sounding impatient. It was a weekend, and

again. Has my mom always been like this to you? Why didn’t you ever

ever care? You’ve known your mother for years. Don’t you know

gaze, Clark averted his eyes, unable

to find out how

to defend himself, but no

their wedding, he hadn’t cared about her feelings as much as he used

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

before? You always pretended not to understand because, in your eyes, my

divorce you, you might never have realized

“Nyla, I am sorry…”

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