Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 172

“Why did you come back so late tonight?” Clark asked.

“Had some things to deal with,” Nyla answered.

Clark didn’t press further and simply nodded. “By the way, we’ve found a kidney donor for Dad. If everything goes well, he can have the surgery in a month.”

Nyla paused mid–action while changing her shoes, looking up at him in disbelief. “Really?”

Clark felt his breath catch at the sight of her excited expression and bright eyes, which reminded him of when they first got together.

“Yes,” he replied.

“That’s great! Thank you!” Nyla exclaimed.

Her gratitude was heartfelt. If they hadn’t found a match, her father’s health wouldn’t have held out much longer.

“We’re husband and wife. It’s my responsibility,” Clark said dismissively.

Nyla pursed her lips and remained silent. To her, they had long ceased to be husband and wife. They were just two strangers bound by a piece of paper.

“Regardless, I really appreciate it,” Nyla reiterated.

a wave of helplessness. No matter what he did, he couldn’t seem to bridge the gap

it was Michael, he said, “I need

that, he took the call

Samuel has arrived in

glint flashing in his eyes. “Got it. Proceed as

“Understood,” Michael replied.

call with a cold

that unpleasant encounter at the bar, Nyla hadn’t seen Damon

end of the first phase of the experiment, so Nyla and Melody stayed in the lab until

got off work, but I haven’t seen him at

when the elevator doors opened. She froze upon

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dressed in a suit.

magic? Speak of the devil, and

widened in surprise, then lit up with admiration when she

If only she had wished to

and Melody stepped into

sleeve, her

slightly but remained silent,