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.

gaze, Clark felt a wave of helplessness. No matter what he did,

say something, his phone rang. Seeing it was Michael, he said, “I need to handle some work.

took the call and walked

has arrived

his eyes. “Got it. Proceed as we

“Understood,” Michael replied.

the call with a

the bar, Nyla hadn’t

of the experiment, so Nyla and Melody stayed in

got off work, but I haven’t

chuckled, about to respond, when the elevator doors

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dressed in a suit.

sort of magic? Speak of the devil, and

eyes widened in surprise, then lit up with admiration when she saw

wish quickly. If only she had wished to

Melody stepped into the elevator and greeted

sleeve, her eyes sparkling with

smiled slightly but