Chapter 164

Nyla pressed her lips together and looked down. "Yes."

Out of the corner of his eye, Clark glanced at her phone on the table and said calmly, "I believe you. I brought some ointment. Let me help you apply it."

Once Jordyn had the baby, he planned to send her away immediately, ensuring she never came between him and Nyla again.

He stepped forward, but Nyla suddenly stepped back, saying, "No need. I'll do it myself."

Seeing the distance in her eyes, Clark suppressed his disappointment and forced a smile. He handed her the ointment and reminded her, "Apply it now and again before bed. The swelling should go down by morning."

She took the ointment from him. "Thank you."

"I'm your husband. It's my duty to take care of you," Clark said.

"I'm going to rest now," Nyla told him.

"Alright, I'll get back to work," Clark replied.

the door close behind him, and

her vanity, Nyla threw the ointment into the

hospital earlier. His concern now felt useless. He hadn't been there when she was

Clark's weakness. If he hadn't given in to temptation, Jordyn

nor would she have

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to Damon's office as

when he asked, "What

keep her voice steady. "Mr. Sumner, you saved me yesterday. I'd

have helped anyone in

other words, he was saying,

pressed her lips together and nodded. "I understand, but you saved my life.

repay me," Damon said, picking up a document, his

together. "Mr. Sumner, I understand. I'll

the document tightened, crumpling it slightly, but his smile was nonchalant when

you out?"

few seconds, she looked up at him, saying, “I'll

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