Chapter 127

Chapter 127

As Clark started the car, he said, "I'm glad you like them. How about I pick you up from work every day from now on?"

"There's no need for that. I've bought myself a car, and you're busy with work," Nyla replied indifferently, causing Clark to drop the idea.

Even though Nyla had moved back in, Clark felt she was even more distant from him now. This feeling troubled him, and he didn't know how to restore their previous closeness. The car grew quiet.

Nyla turned to look out the window, lost in thought. In the past, she always had something to say when they were alone. Now, she didn't initiate any conversation.

Clark sighed inwardly and decided to take things slowly.

As they neared the villa, Clark's phone rang from his pocket.

get my phone?"

and saw "Jordyn" flashing on the

and said, "No need to answer

This made him both angry and a bit guilty. He glanced at Nyla, expecting her to be upset or jealous, but she remained calm. "Better answer it, just in case it's something important," she said, putting the call on speaker and holding the phone in front of

came to a screeching halt in the middle

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hurt. Had she

you come over?" Jordyn's panicked voice came

annoyance and snapped, "Why are you calling me about a stomachache? I'm not a doctor. Contact Michael if there's a problem. Don't call me again." Before Jordyn could respond, Clark grabbed the phone from Nyla and hung up. "Maybe you should

as he looked at Nyla.

the car was

finally spoke, his tone icy. "Aren't you going to

lips together and replied calmly, "If you've calmed

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