Chapter 199

Nyla bit her lower lip hard, not letting go even when she tasted blood.

After a long moment, she finally said coldly, "Clark, is that all you can do?!"

"You're the one pushing me. I just wanted to know where you were last night. That's all. If you refuse to tell me, it only makes me think you're hiding something," Clark insisted.

Nyla took a deep breath and enunciated each word, "I stayed at your uncle's house last night."

The phone call fell into a suffocating silence.

Nyla could clearly hear Clark's breathing becoming heavier. She continued slowly. "Valarie had an accident last night. I was emotionally unstable, and Uncle Damon was worried I might overthink things if I went home, so-"

Clark sneered. "So he took you to his house? Nyla, don't tell me nothing happened between the two of you alone!"

it wasn't as

a word of it. "Not as sordid as I think? So you just kissed and hugged, but didn't

with cold anger. "You don't know what

excuse. Nyla, I already

a bad feeling. She quickly said, "If you don't believe me, I can explain everything when

to judge for myself," Clark

he wouldn't answer. She clutched her phone tightly, her heart sinking. Taking a deep breath, she hurriedly sent him a series

happened between us. If you don't believe me, you can call

of me. I was in shock, and Uncle Damon happened to pass by and helped me.] Nyla: [Please call me when you see this message, and Пl explain everything slowly.

vanish into thin air. Clark did not respond

about him misunderstanding her-she feared he might impulsively give her father's kidney

felt as though it were on fire-agonizing and

housekeeper would report to Clark, she would have insisted on returning last night. But it

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