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

as she caught

what you mean

just want to drive you home.

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

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

at

car, he didn't start the

who hit my wife today at Park Pharmaceuticals within half an

her bedroom and started unpacking. It was mostly long sleeves and

them himself. For a moment,

her clothes, she headed to the kitchen to make

current life, though much busier than being a housewife, felt fulfilling. She had no desire

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