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.]

still want me to

Clark: [Go on.]

away for a few days after what happened last night. To

with hope when he saw her.

was a weekend, and

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

laugh. “Did you ever care? You’ve known your mother

Nyla’s piercing gaze, Clark averted his

the past three years, you’ve had plenty of chances to find out how your mother treated me in private, but you

no words

hadn’t cared about her feelings as

to handle her emotions alone. Cindy

pretended not to understand because, in your eyes, my suffering didn’t

and my decision to divorce

“Nyla, I am sorry…”

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