Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

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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."

Clark, noting his helpless expression, just like after their past arguments when he would

behavior, exploiting

him this time would only lead to countless future betrayals. Once someone crossed the line,

could you remain calm and even

anger and at dangerous intent. If he ever saw

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

her and said deliberately, "Nyla, I will give you time to accept this, but

was job hunting to prepare for leaving him, but he was determined to show her that all her efforts

filled with possessiveness

down her spine. She knew that beneath his gentle facade, he could be uncontrollable. If she insisted on a divorce, things would not end well

eyes, he realized he had scared her and softened his expression.

out to tuck a stray hair behind her ear, but

few seconds before Clark casually retracted his

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

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

from Park Pharmaceuticals' HR department. She had been hired,

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

one-year lease for an apartment, paying three months'

noon, she was exhausted but felt accomplished seeing the tidy apartment. Over the

Saturday, Valarie came to help her

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

Nyla and Clark. They used to spend so much time together, but