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.

No matter what he did, he couldn’t

as he was about to say something, his phone rang. Seeing it was Michael, he said, “I

the call and walked

arrived

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

“Understood,” Michael replied.

the call

bar, Nyla

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

into Mr. Sumner when I got off work, but I haven’t seen

when the elevator doors opened.

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dressed in a suit.

sort of magic? Speak of the devil, and he

then lit up with admiration when she

wish quickly. If only she

and Melody stepped into the elevator and

sleeve,

smiled slightly but