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.

away, he heard the door close behind him,

at her vanity, Nyla threw the ointment into

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

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

have had the

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expression was icy when he asked, "What

tried to keep her voice steady. "Mr. Sumner,

have helped anyone in that

he was saying,

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

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

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

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

you out?"

few seconds, she looked up at him, saying, “I'll go back to work now. Thank you again