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.

right now. But I hope you won't reject my

Nyla's eyes as she caught the threat in his

is this what you mean by not forcing me

drive you home. How is that forcing

tired to argue. She knew he would only stick

use a free driver and avoid the crowded subway, so she replied, "Fine, then. Thanks." Seeing her agree,

off at home and helping carry the

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

hit my wife today at Park Pharmaceuticals within

left, Nyla dragged the suitcase to her bedroom and started unpacking. It was mostly

folded suggested Clark had packed them himself. For a moment, she felt a twinge of softness, but

she headed

a housewife, felt fulfilling. She had no desire to return to waiting at home for Clark every

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