Chapter 179

"I haven't eaten yet," Clark said.

"Then go wash your hands. I'll get the food ready," Jordyn replied warmly.

All evening, Jordyn chatted about her day, and Clark felt his heart gradually leaning toward her.

Despite the strength of his previous feelings for Nyla, her constant coldness was causing them to wane.

Meanwhile, Nyla was about to go for a walk after finishing her dinner when she received a call from Pete.

"Ms. Jayston, your husband's men found me. They warned me to stay away from Jordyn or they'd call the police," Pete said.

investigating the Harris Pharmaceuticals accident, he had an assistant keeping an eye on Jordyn. Unfortunately, the assistant was inexperienced and had been caught

she had the evidence needed to send Cyrus to prison, Clark would

to contact Pete to check on the investigation's progress. Although Pete didn't respond immediately, she wasn't concerned, knowing how busy he could be. Suddenly, the door to her hospital room opened, and Damon walked in carrying a food container. He looked composed in a white shirt with a few buttons undone, revealing his tanned skin and collarbone. His tailored trousers accentuated his long legs, giving him an almost fairytale-like appearance. Nyla was momentarily stunned until he reached her, causing her to awkwardly avert her gaze.

and handed her a bowl of chicken soup as he replied, "You're

that taking that knife was my way of repaying you for

calmly. "Drink the soup

no feelings for him and was only repaying a debt, she wouldn't have instinctively protected him. After all, self-preservation

Damon placed the soup back.

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The room fell silent.

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