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?”

as she met his eyes. ” Clark, can

unreasonable, or are you hiding something?”

chin and leaned in close, enunciating each word, “Nyla, if you have any feelings for my uncle, you’d better stop them now. Do you think the Sumners will let him marry a divorced woman who was once his

Nyla could see the mockery

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

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

reminded me, can you leave? I don’t

a sharp pain

You’ll have to look at it for the rest of

respond, turning

breakfast. It will get stale and hurt

Clark reminded.

expression, he said nothing more and left

he opened the door, he saw Damon standing there, his expression

be discharged this afternoon. You can leave

cold look and then gestured to Spencer. “Pass the