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.

felt a wave of helplessness. No matter what he did, he couldn’t

was about to say something, his phone rang. Seeing it was Michael, he said, “I need to handle some work. It’s late, and you should

the call

has arrived in Saintornia,”

in his eyes. “Got it.

“Understood,” Michael replied.

the call

at the bar, Nyla hadn’t seen

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

when I got off work, but I haven’t seen him at all lately. These experiments

to respond, when the elevator doors

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dressed in a suit.

have some sort of magic? Speak of the devil, and he

surprise, then lit up with admiration

universe really granted her wish quickly. If only she had wished to

Melody stepped into

sleeve, her

smiled slightly but