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, he couldn’t seem to

Michael, he said, “I need to handle some work. It’s late, and

that, he took the call and walked toward

Samuel has arrived in

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

“Understood,” Michael replied.

the call

encounter at the bar, Nyla hadn’t seen Damon for

first phase of the experiment, so Nyla

to occasionally run into Mr. Sumner when I got off work, but I haven’t seen him at

elevator doors opened. She froze upon seeing

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dressed in a suit.

magic? Speak of the

in surprise, then lit up with admiration when

granted her wish quickly. If only she had

into the elevator and

sleeve, her

smiled slightly but remained