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. Otherwise, can't

Nyla's eyes as she caught the threat

you mean by

to drive you home.

self-righteousness, Nyla pressed her lips together, too tired to argue. She knew he would only stick to

it through. She might as well use a free driver and avoid the crowded subway, so she replied, "Fine, then. Thanks." Seeing

after dropping her off at home and

car, he didn't start the engine but called

who hit my wife today at

Clark left, Nyla dragged the suitcase to her bedroom and started unpacking. It was mostly long sleeves and autumn coats

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

organizing her clothes, she headed to the kitchen to

desire to return

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