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?”

a deep breath, her gaze growing icy as she met

I the one being unreasonable, or

uncle, you’d better stop them now. Do

close that Nyla could see the

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eyes. It was as if he

hand away with disgust, meeting his gaze coldly. “Don’t worry. I know my place.

face, Clark suddenly chuckled. “Good. But let me

that you’ve reminded me, can you leave? I don’t want to see your face!” Nyla

and Clark felt a sharp pain

look at it

turning

eat your breakfast. It will

Clark reminded.

her icy expression, he said nothing more and

he saw Damon standing there, his expression unreadable. It seemed Damon had overheard the

“Uncle Damon, Nyla will be discharged

him a cold look and then