Chapter 26

Nyla indifferently looked away from the anger practically pouring from Clark's eyes. "No one. I tripped and fell."

"You fell and managed to slap yourself on the face?"

Nyla lowered her gaze and spoke softly. "This is my business. Can you just leave it alone?"

Clark grabbed her hand firmly, his voice serious. "You are my wife. Someone hit my wife, and you think I can just ignore that?"

"I told you it's my business, and I've already handled it. Just give me the clothes."

After a moment of tense silence, Clark relented, seeing Nyla wasn't going to say more.

"Let me drive you home."

"No need. The subway takes just ten minutes."

Clark frowned at the resistance and cold distance in Nyla's eyes.

you to forgive me right now. But I hope you won't reject my kindness.

sarcasm crossed Nyla's eyes as she caught

what you mean by not forcing

to drive you

his self-righteousness, Nyla pressed her lips together, too tired to argue. She

a free driver and avoid the crowded subway,

off at home and helping carry the clothes

in his car, he didn't start the engine but called his secretary

wife

the suitcase to her bedroom and started unpacking. It was mostly long sleeves and autumn coats and pants-clothes

Clark had packed them himself. For a moment, she felt a twinge of softness, but remembering his betrayal quickly

she headed to the kitchen

had no desire to return to waiting at home

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