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.

in her gaze, Clark felt a wave of helplessness. No matter what he did, he couldn’t seem to bridge the

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

took the call and walked toward the

arrived in

cold glint flashing in his eyes. “Got

“Understood,” Michael replied.

call with

encounter at the bar, Nyla hadn’t seen

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

they walked to the elevator, chatting, Melody sighed. “I used to occasionally run into Mr. Sumner when I got off work, but I haven’t seen

doors opened. She

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dressed in a suit.

sort of magic? Speak of

widened in surprise, then lit up with

granted her wish quickly. If only she had wished to win

stepped into the elevator and greeted

on Nyla’s sleeve, her

slightly but remained silent, looking