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.

Jordyn got pregnant,

with a mix of frustration and disappointment. “Clark,

out, the Sumners‘

to meet Marie’s gaze.

won’t happen again, and I’ve worked at the

full of disdain. “Clark, you really want to have it 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 she didn’t bother arguing. Instead, she turned to Richard and said calmly, Grandpa, now that Clark’s affair is known to everyone, I have no interest in maintaining is marriage. I’m planning to divorce

turned their eyes to her, especially Clark, who stared at her with a mix of

fisbelief.

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was bringing up divorce at this critical

won’t divorce you!” Clark

glowered, lowering his gaze as he sank into deep thought. Although he was in

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