Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 164

Nyla pressed her lips together and looked down. “Yes.”

Out of the corner of his eye, Clark glanced at her phone on the table and said calmly, “I believe you. I brought some ointment. Let me help you apply it.”

Once Jordyn had the baby, he planned to send her away immediately, ensuring she never came between him and Nyla again.

He stepped forward, but Nyla suddenly stepped back, saying, “No need. I’ll do it myself.”

Seeing the distance in her eyes, Clark suppressed his disappointment and forced a smile. He handed her the ointment and reminded her, ” Apply it now and again before bed. The swelling should go down by morning.”

She took the ointment from him. “Thank you.”

“I’m your husband. It’s my duty to take care of you,” Clark said.

“I’m going to rest now,” Nyla told him.

“Alright, I’ll get back to work,” Clark replied.

the door close behind him, and a bitter smile tugged at his

threw

medication at the hospital earlier. His concern now felt useless. He hadn’t been there when she was most terrified and

problem was Clark’s weakness. If he hadn’t given

nor would she have had

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to Damon’s office as soon as she arrived at the

was icy when he asked, “What is

tried to keep her voice steady. “Mr. Sumner,

have helped anyone in that situation,”

was saying, “You’re no different from

pressed her lips together and nodded. “I understand, but you saved my life. I still want to repay

my sight is the best way you can repay me,”

twisting together. “Mr.

the document tightened, crumpling it slightly, but his smile was

you out?”

a few seconds, she looked up at him, saying, “I’ll go back to work now.

look at her, his eyes focused