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.

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

at her vanity, Nyla threw the ointment into

already 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

Jordyn, but she knew the bigger problem was Clark's weakness. If

she have

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Damon's office as soon as

was icy when

cold demeanor, Nyla felt a pang of bitterness but tried to keep her voice steady. "Mr. Sumner, you saved me yesterday. I'd like

helped

saying, "You're no

"I understand, but you saved my

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

a moment, her fingers twisting together. "Mr. Sumner, I understand. I'll try not

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

you out?"

him, saying, “I'll