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 turned away, he heard the door close behind him, and a bitter smile

Nyla threw the ointment into the

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

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

pregnant, nor would she have had the audacity to

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morning, Nyla went to Damon's office as

expression was icy when he asked, "What is

her voice steady. "Mr. Sumner, you saved me yesterday.

have helped anyone in that

he was saying, "You're no

"I understand, but

the best way you can repay me," Damon said, picking up a document, his face devoid of any

for a moment, her fingers twisting together. "Mr. Sumner, I understand. I'll

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

you out?"

saying, “I'll go back to work now.

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