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.

behind him, and a bitter smile tugged at

threw the

felt useless. He hadn't been there when she

bigger problem was Clark's weakness. If he

she have had

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expression was icy when he

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

have helped anyone

words, he was saying, "You're

understand, but you

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

a moment, her fingers twisting together. "Mr.

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

you out?"

stiffened. After a few seconds, she looked up at him, saying, “I'll go

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