Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 147

“Eat your breakfast.” Clark’s tone was cold, clearly upset by Nyla’s indifference.

Nyla replied, “I’m not hungry right now. I’ll eat later. You should go back

to work.”

Clark’s anger, which had been simmering since earlier, finally boiled over. He looked at her coldly, his voice laced with accusation. “Are you not hungry, or do you just lose your appetite when you see me?”

Nyla frowned. “That’s not what I meant.”

“That’s exactly what you meant. When Grandma called you to the house last night, why did you lie and say you were having dinner with colleagues?” Clark demanded.

If he hadn’t sensed something was wrong and called Valarie, he might still be in the dark about her lie.

Nyla lowered her gaze, her expression calm. “I didn’t want you to worry.”

Clark sneered. “Don’t take me for a fool, Nyla. Are you worried about me, or are you afraid I’ll drag my uncle down?”

took a deep breath, her gaze growing icy as she met his eyes. ” Clark, can you

the one being unreasonable, or are you

“Nyla, if you have any feelings for my uncle, you’d better stop them now. Do you think the

were so close that Nyla could see the mockery and

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if he were

his hand away with disgust, meeting his gaze coldly. “Don’t worry. I know my place. I have no

chuckled. “Good. But let me remind you, don’t play

leave? I don’t want

Clark felt a sharp pain in his heart -his

have to look at it for

turning

breakfast. It will get stale and

Clark reminded.

he said nothing

saw Damon standing there, his expression unreadable. It seemed

smiled. “Uncle Damon, Nyla will be discharged this afternoon. You

him a cold look and then gestured to