Chapter 40 The real estate agent was stunned when he heard Nyla’s commission offer to sell a house. “Ms. Jayston, are you sure the house is in Karlinan?” He was puzzled. If Nyla had a property in Karlinan, why did she need the one-bedroom apartment he had found for her
Chapter 39 Nyla ensured she accounted for everything and reclaimed every penny. When they arrived at the restaurant, Nyla was surprised to find it empty except for them. “You booked the whole place?” Nyka a asked. “Yes, I know you don’t like crowded places,” Clark replied. Tmuss used to it
Chapter 38 Nyla nodded. “Yeah.” “Your suitor must be quite wealthy. I remember that bracelet symbolizes a lifetime of love for only one person. He must really like you.” A discreet flash of sarcasm crossed Nyla’s eyes as she placed the bracelet back in its box. “Maybe.” Seeing Nyla’s lack
Chapter 37 For three years of marriage, Nyla endured constant restrictions, only to be repaid with Clark’s infidelity. Now, she was done compromising her happiness. She would live comfortably on her own terms. After finishing her meal, Nyla washed the dishes, brewed a pot of tea, and settled on the
Chapter 36 Nyla widened her eyes sharply, shaking off Clark’s hand as she took a step back. “What does it have to do with you?” “You and Uncle Damon stayed at the same hotel that night,” Clark said coldly. “Not long after you left, he left too. And the hotel’s
Chapter 35 “No need, you can have him,” Valarie said flatly. A man entangled with other women wasn’t worth keeping-it would only cause her grief. Jacqueline was stunned and couldn’t respond before Valarie turned and walked away. Fred paled and hurried after Valarie. “Ms. Weir, this is a misunderstanding. At
Chapter 34 Nyla walked over and took Valarie’s cold hand, whispering, “Valarie, maybe there’s some misunderstanding. Don’t be too upset.” Valarie nodded. “Mm, I know.” She wouldn’t believe Jacqueline’s words until Tom himself confirmed them in person. Soon, Tom’s secretary, Fred Sailor, arrived. He hurried over to Jacqueline, completely unaware
Chapter 33 Two very different voices spoke at the same time. Valarie turned around and saw a tall woman not far behind her. The woman, Jacqueline Rainford, had fair skin and wavy hair, and wore a red strap dress. Jacqueline’s hand was pointing at the suit Valarie had her eye
Chapter 32 Seeing the disappointment in Nyla’s eyes, Clark felt as if a hand was squeezing his heart, making it hard to breathe. “Nyla, I know that no matter what promises I make now, you won’t believe me. But I will prove it with my actions. I will keep my
Chapter 31 Clark realized how badly Cindy had been treating Nyla in private. Had she been speaking to Nyla this way for the entire three years of their marriage whenever he wasn’t around? When Clark saw Damon in the surveillance footage, his grip on his phone tightened, his knuckles turning
