Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 225

The disappointment in Richard’s eyes made Clark’s heart sink. “Grandpa, I just couldn’t resist the temptation for a moment. I know I was wrong.”

Richard’s anger deepened. “If you can’t resist even a small temptation, how will you handle greater ones in the future? I can’t trust you with the Sumner G

should resign.*

Clark was appalled.

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Just as he was about to speak, Cindy’s voice, filled with indignation, cut him off.” Dad, aren’t you being too harsh on Clark? He only strayed because Nyla can’t have children. Do you really expect Clark to spend his whole life with a woman who won’t give him children?”

Nyla let out a cold laugh. Cindy was really grasping at excuses for Clark’s affair. It was as if his lack of self–control was somehow her fault.

that’s ridiculous? Before Jordyn got pregnant,

Marie asked, looking at Clark with a mix of frustration and disappointment. “Clark, how could you be

got out, the Sumners‘ reputation would be in

kept his head down, unable to meet Marie’s gaze. He knew she was his only hope

again, and I’ve worked at the

all, don’t you?” “Shut up!” Cindy snapped. “If you had kept Clark under control, he wouldn’t have gotten involved with that other woman. You’re just as much to blame for this mess!” Nyla wanted to roll her eyes but knew Cindy wasn’t the one who had the final say there, so

room turned their eyes to her, especially Clark,

fisbelief.

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bringing up divorce

I won’t divorce

sank into deep thought. Although he was in his 70s,

ignored Clark and kept her eyes on Richard, waiting for his