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?”

gaze growing icy as she met his eyes.

the one being unreasonable, or are

if you have any feelings for my uncle, you’d better stop them

close that Nyla could see the mockery and disdain

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as if

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

anger on her face, Clark suddenly chuckled. “Good. But let me remind you,

you’ve reminded me, can you leave? I don’t want to see your

loathing, and Clark felt a sharp

it for the rest of

turning

to eat your breakfast. It will

Clark reminded.

icy expression, he said nothing more and left the

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

Damon, Nyla will be discharged this afternoon. You can leave

and then gestured