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Clark froze for a moment and instinctively said, "But you always buy these flowers when you go to the florist."

Nyla looked away, Clark had probably forgotten that he had given her Jullet roses the day he confessed. It didn't matter anymore. If he could betray their relationship, it was no surprise that he couldn't remembe "That was in the past."

She walked past him directly to the bedroom. She could feel his gaze on her, but she no longer cared if her words hurt him.

After changing clothes and coming downstairs, the housekeeper had already set dinner on the table. "Mr. and Mrs. Sumner, dinner is ready."

Nyla nodded and went straight to the table, starting to eat without even glancing at Clark.

Clark frowned but said nothing, silently sitting across from her.

The housekeeper, Patricia Bambra, noticed the tension between them and guessed they had argued. She picked up the flowers from the coffee table, smiling at Nyla. "Mrs. Sumner, should I arrange these flowe "No, just throw them away."

In the past, even when they argued, Nyla had never been this cold. Patricia was momentarily at a loss and looked toward Clark.

Without lifting his head, Clark said indifferently, "Do as she says. Throw them away."

Patricia regretted her words, realizing she had said the wrong thing. She quickly put the flowers down and retreated to

the kitchen. After a moment's hesitation, she sent a message to Clark's mother, feeling that this argument was different from the ones before.

After dinner, Nyla got up and headed back to the bedroom. Just as she was about to close the door, a hand stopped it.

"Nyla, are you planning to stay this cold to me forever? We're supposed to spend our lives together-Id rather you hit or scold me than give me the silent treatment."

as she looked up at Clark, noting his helpless expression, just like after their past arguments when

always tried to downplay his behavior,

lead to countless

me who cheated, could you remain calm and even forgive me

with anger and at dangerous intent. If he

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demeanor amusing. "See? You can't do it yourself, so don't force it on

time to accept this, but you need to understand that I will

but he was

with possessiveness and

and a chill ran down her spine. She knew that beneath his gentle facade, he

Nyla's eyes, he realized he had scared her and softened his

ear, but she instinctively stepped back, leaving his hand

seconds before Clark casually retracted

a business trip tomorrow for half a month. When I come back, I'll move back into the bedroom.

already damp with sweat. She understood his message-he was giving her two weeks to accept and forgive

department. She had been hired,

better options, she confirmed her start date for the following Monday and immediately contacted the real

three months' rent

cleaning supplies and thoroughly cleaned the new By noon, she was exhausted but felt accomplished seeing the tidy apartment. Over

Valarie came

"Mrs. Sumner... are you going on a trip?" Nyla shook her head, smiling. "I'm moving out.

was taken aback. She had sensed something was wrong between Nyla and Clark. They

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