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.

he heard the door close behind him, and a bitter smile tugged at his

threw the

earlier. His concern now felt useless. He hadn't been there when she was most terrified and helpless, as

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

pregnant, nor would she have had

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morning, Nyla went to Damon's office

icy when he asked, "What is

to keep her voice steady. "Mr. Sumner, you saved me yesterday. I'd like to thank you with a

need. I would have helped anyone in that situation," Damon

other words, he was saying, "You're

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

out of my sight is the best way you can repay me," Damon said, picking

"Mr. Sumner, I understand. I'll try not to

crumpling it slightly, but his smile was nonchalant when he asked, "Still here? Waiting for

you out?"

she looked up at him, saying,