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 try to coax

downplay his behavior, exploiting her soft heart

this time would only lead to countless future betrayals. Once

it were me who cheated, could you remain calm

eyes were filled with anger and at dangerous intent. If he ever saw Nyla with another man,

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

I will give you time to accept

but he was determined to

possessiveness

knew that beneath his gentle facade, he could be uncontrollable. If she insisted on a divorce, things would not

softened his

out to tuck a stray hair behind her ear, but she instinctively stepped back, leaving his hand hanging in

seconds

trip tomorrow for half a month. When I come back,

the door, her back already damp with sweat. She understood his message-he was giving her two weeks to accept and forgive his infidelity. She needed to move out as soon

a message from Park Pharmaceuticals' HR department. She had been hired, though the salary was lower than she

confirmed her start date for

next day, Nyla signed a one-year lease for an apartment, paying three months' rent upfront.

bought cleaning supplies and thoroughly cleaned the new By noon, she was exhausted but felt accomplished seeing the tidy apartment. Over the next few days, Nyla packed her belongings at the

came to

suitcase. "Mrs. Sumner... are you going on a trip?"

She had sensed something was wrong between Nyla and Clark. They used to spend so much time together, but recently they