Chapter 172
“Why did you come back so late tonight?” Clark asked.
“Had some things to deal with,” Nyla answered.
Clark didn’t press further and simply nodded. “By the way, we’ve found a kidney donor for Dad. If everything goes well, he can have the surgery in a month.”
Nyla paused mid–action while changing her shoes, looking up at him in disbelief. “Really?”
Clark felt his breath catch at the sight of her excited expression and bright eyes, which reminded him of when they first got together.
“Yes,” he replied.
“That’s great! Thank you!” Nyla exclaimed.
Her gratitude was heartfelt. If they hadn’t found a match, her father’s health wouldn’t have held out much longer.
“We’re husband and wife. It’s my responsibility,” Clark said dismissively.
Nyla pursed her lips and remained silent. To her, they had long ceased to be husband and wife. They were just two strangers bound by a piece of paper.
“Regardless, I really appreciate it,” Nyla reiterated.
Noticing the distance in her gaze, Clark felt a wave of helplessness. No matter what he did, he couldn’t seem to bridge the gap between them.
Just as he was about to say something, his phone rang. Seeing it was Michael, he said, “I need to handle some work. It’s late, and you should rest. Goodnight.”
With that, he took the call and walked toward the study
“Mr. Sumner, Samuel has arrived in Saintornia,” Michael reported.
Clark paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. “Got it. Proceed as we discussed.”
“Understood,” Michael replied.
Clark ended the call with a cold smirk.
Since that unpleasant encounter at the bar, Nyla hadn’t seen Damon for several days.
Friday night marked the end of the first phase of the experiment, so Nyla and Melody stayed in the lab until after 11:00 p.m.
As they walked to the elevator, chatting, Melody sighed. “I used to occasionally run into Mr. Sumner when I got off work, but I haven’t seen him at all lately. These experiments are tedious. I need some eye candy to relieve my fatigue.”
Nyla chuckled, about to respond, when the elevator doors opened. She froze upon seeing the man inside,
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dressed in a suit.
Did Melody’s words have some sort of magic? Speak of the devil, and he appeared.
Melody’s eyes widened in surprise, then lit up with admiration when she saw Damon.
The universe really granted her wish quickly. If only she had wished to win the lottery!
Nyla and Melody stepped into the elevator and greeted Damon.
Melody tugged on Nyla’s sleeve, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Nyla smiled slightly but remained silent, looking down.
Damon must have been very busy these past few days. She noticed the dark circles under his eyes and the exhaustion on his face.
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Author! Why does it always so mean? Like a new character will appear and at the end of the chapter, they're all antagonist who always intend to hurt Nyla. Is there any character who will protect her with no expectation in return of any thing?...
AUTHOR!!! NOTICE THIS PLEASE!!!! I hope that Nyla's heart can be softened with Damon alone like clear things up and make some intimate time with each other. And of course Damon talking to Rebecca will make Nyla go back to her status again. Just a short calmness and joy for Nyla and Damon....