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.

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

of sarcasm crossed Nyla's eyes as she caught the threat in his last

mean

just want to drive you home. How is

to argue. She knew he would

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

off at home and helping carry the

start the

know who hit my wife today at Park Pharmaceuticals within half an

started unpacking. It was mostly long sleeves and autumn

himself. For a moment, she felt a twinge of softness, but remembering his betrayal quickly

she 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

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