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.

I hope you

flicker of sarcasm crossed Nyla's eyes as

what you mean by not forcing me

to drive you home. How is that forcing

too tired to argue. She knew he would

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 helping

car, he didn't start the engine but called

hit my wife today at Park Pharmaceuticals

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

For a moment, she felt a twinge of softness, but remembering

was done organizing her clothes, she headed to the kitchen to make

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

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