Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

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.

turned away, he heard the door close behind him,

vanity, Nyla threw

prescribed her medication at the hospital earlier. His concern now felt useless. He hadn't been there when she was most terrified and helpless, as he had been with another woman for a prenatal

knew the bigger problem was Clark's weakness. If he hadn't given in to temptation, Jordyn wouldn't

she have had the audacity

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morning, Nyla went to Damon's office as soon as

expression was icy when he asked, "What is

keep her voice steady. "Mr.

would have helped anyone in that

saying, "You're

together and nodded. "I understand, but you saved my life. I still want

best way you can repay me," Damon said, picking

fingers twisting together. "Mr. Sumner, I understand. I'll try not to bother

crumpling it slightly, but his smile was nonchalant when he asked,

you out?"

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