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.

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

sarcasm crossed Nyla's eyes as

you mean by not forcing

to drive you home. How is that

her lips together, too tired to argue. She knew he would only stick to

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

at home

didn't start the engine but

to know who hit my wife today at Park Pharmaceuticals within

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

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

busier than being a housewife, felt fulfilling. She had no desire to return to waiting at home for Clark every day. Besides, they

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