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“Just say it was sent to you by someone named Pete,” Damon replied.
If Pete hadn’t suddenly disappeared, Damon wouldn’t have needed to find Valarie.
“Got it,” Valarie said.
After their discussion, Valarie decided not to stay for dinner with Damon, as they weren’t close.
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll head out now,” she said.
Damon looked at her seriously. “Ms. Weir, please keep this matter confidential. I don’t want anyone to know that I handed you this file.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll keep it to myself,” Valarie assured him
Once Valarie left the restaurant, she went directly to Nyla’s place.
When Nyla saw Valarie, she was pleasantly surprised. “Valarie, what are you doing here?”
Valarie smiled. “I missed you, so I came by. Let me in first.”
Nyla stepped aside to let her in. Once they were seated in the living room, Valarie took the file from her bag and handed it to Nyla.
Nyla took it with a puzzled expression. “What’s this?”
As soon as Nyla opened it and read a few lines, her expression changed drastically. “Valarie, how do you have this?”
Seeing Nyla’s serious demeanor, Valarie said casually, “Someone named Pete sent it to me and asked me to give it to you. Do you know him? What’s in the file?”
Valarie leaned in to take a look, but Nyla quickly closed the file and asked, “Did you read this?”
Noticing Nyla’s reluctance to share the contents, Valarie shook her head. “No, I haven’t read it. But why are you being so secretive? Is it classified?”
Nyla took a deep breath and replied, “Valarie, I can’t tell you what’s in the file right now. I’ll explain it to you when the time is right.”
Valarie, who generally didn’t like prying into others‘ private matters, chose not to press further.
“Alright. I have other things to do. I’ll visit you again next time,” she said.
“Okay. Let me see you out,” Nyla replied.
At the door, Nyla looked at Valarie with gratitude. “Valarie, thank you. This file is very important to me.”
Seeing Nyla’s serious expression, Valarie couldn’t help but smile. “No need to thank me. We’re friends, after all. Take care
After Valarie left, Nyla immediately called Pete, but his phone was off. She also sent him a message but received no reply. Suspecting he might be in trouble, she transferred some money to him and expressed
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before opening the file to review it.
The file contained evidence not only of Cyrus collaborating with Clement to scheme against Harris Pharmaceuticals but also of other criminal activities involving both of them.
As Nyla read, her frown deepened. She didn’t hear the faint sound of the door lock turning.
It wasn’t until she heard soft footsteps that she looked up in shock, her face turning pale when she saw Clark. Instinctively, she closed the file and coldly asked, “What are you doing here?”
Seeing her reach for her phone on the table, Clark said calmly, “Nyla, whether you contact Damon or call the police won’t make a difference. I’m your husband. It’s only natural for me to be here.”
Ignoring his words, Nyla–quickly unlocked her phone.
Clark was quicker. The moment she unlocked it, he snatched her phone away.
Nyla tried to grab it back, and the file fell to the floor. As it opened, Clark glanced down at it.
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Nyla panicked and lunged at Clark. “Give me back my phone!”
Clark stumbled backward from her sudden attack, struggling to regain his balance. He grabbed her hand and said coldly, “I came here today to discuss something with you.”
Nyla wrenched her hand away. “I have nothing to discuss with you.”
She looked up at him with a cold, unyielding gaze, her demeanor starkly different from the gentle woman he once knew.
“Nyla, I’ve informed my grandparents that I won’t be returning to the Sumner Group. I’m planning to start my own business,” Clark said.
Nyla’s expression remained unmoved. “What you do has nothing to do with me.”
Clark’s gaze darkened. “Nyla, we’re married. We’re supposed to spend our lives together. Do you really want to make our relationship so strained?”
His words struck Nyla as somewhat amusing. How could he still be dreaming that she would spend her life with him?
Nyla’s silence caused Clark’s grip on the phone to tighten, his knuckles turning white.
He took a deep breath and said softly. “It was wrong of me to ask you to tell my grandparents that you wanted a child. I apologize. I won’t force you to do things you don’t want to do in the future.”
“If that’s all you wanted to say, you can leave now,” Nyla said curtly.
“Nyla, I need your help to start my business. You’re working for someone else at Prospectus Technology.
“Why not join me? You’ll only need to focus on drug research in the lab. I’ll handle everything else and give you shares in the company. You’ll be a shareholder. What do you think? Clark offered.
Nyla laughed softly. “So you’ve finally revealed your true intentions. But it’s a pity. I don’t have a second patent right now. Even if I did, I wouldn’t give it to you.
In the end, it was clear that Clark was clinging to her only because she was useful to him.
Clark frowned, “How can you not have one? Aren’t you developing drugs at Prospectus Technology? You could bring that project over.”
Seeing his presumptuous attitude, Nyla felt a growing sense of estrangement. The once–spirited young man had transformed into a manipulative and hypocritical figure.
“You really have no limits,” Nyla spat.
Noticing the mockery in her eyes, Clark gnashed his teeth and said coldly, “If you hadn’t exposed Jordyn’s pregnancy, I wouldn’t have been kicked out of the Sumner Group. You need to take responsibility for that.”
“I’ve already had someone authenticate that so–called recording. The results should be out tomorrow. You really don’t know who leaked this information?” Nyla asked.
Faced with Nyla’s clear, unwavering gaze, Clark suddenly felt uneasy and looked away.
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“Even if this isn’t your fault, as my wife, you should support me. Only if my business succeeds will the Sumners value you,” Clark insisted.
The Sumners‘ approval? Nyla once desired it, but now she didn’t care at all.
However, if she didn’t find a way to get Clark to leave, there was a risk he would discover the file.
When Nyla realized this, she pursed her lips, her gaze reflecting her internal struggle. “I need to think about it. If the company finds out, I could end up in prison.”
Upon seeing her hesitation, Clark’s expression softened slightly. “Alright. I’ll give you time to think it over.”
“I need to rest now. You should go,” Nyla said.
Clark understood Nyla’s nature, so he didn’t push further and handed her back the phone.
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“Call me when you’ve made up your mind,” Clark said.
Nyla took her phone, her gaze lowered in silence. After Clark left, she quickly locked the door and propped a chair against it, finally feeling a bit of safety.
After a moment of reflection, she called Damon.
In the Sumner residence’s living room…
Richard and Marie sat on the sofa with grim expressions, while Damon stood nearby.
“Clark says you have feelings for a married woman. Is that true? Richard asked, his gaze stern and scrutinizing
As Richard’s most distinguished son, Damon was expected to uphold the family’s reputation. Richard could not–tolerate any scandal involving Damon and a married woman.
Marie also looked displeased. Despite introducing Damon to many eligible young women, he hadn’t shown interest in any of them. If it turned out he was interested in a married woman, it would be a major embarrassment.
Realizing the matter couldn’t be hidden for long, Damon decided to be straightforward. “Yes.”
Richard slammed his hand on the table, his face dark with anger. “I don’t care who you’re interested in! You need to end this immediately!”
Marie clutched her chest, unable to believe what she was hearing. “Damon, you’ve never caused us any trouble. With your status, you can have any woman you want. Why on earth are you fixated on a married woman?”
Damon met their gaze steadily and replied, “She’ll be divorced soon.”
Marie was so distressed she could barely speak. “Even if she divorces, it’s unacceptable! If you’re involved with a divorced woman, what will people say about you? They’ll say you’ve lowered yourself to pick up someone else’s leftovers!”
Damon’s expression remained impassive. “I don’t care what people say. A woman’s worth isn’t defined by how many times she’s been married.”
Hearing this, Richard threw his mug in frustration and stood up angrily. “I’m not going to waste any time talking to you. If you continue to pursue that woman, we’ll cut off our father–son relationship!”
With that, he stormed out.
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Damon was his pride, and he would not tolerate any blemishes in his life. As for the woman, he would investigate her background. If she was reasonable, he’d offer her money to stay away. If not, he’d ensure she disappeared from his life.
Marie looked at Damon with disappointment. “Damon, are you really going to turn the Sumners upside down for a divorced woman?”
Damon’s expression remained calm, showing no sign of retreat or compromise. “Mom, it’s not me causing trouble for the Sumners. It’s you. Who I choose to be with is a personal matter.
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“You can offer advice, but whether I take it is up to me. If you try to command me, the outcome will only disappoint you.”
“You!” Marie was stunned by his resolve, her face flushed with anger as she struggled to find words.
“It’s getting late. I’m leaving now. If you’re willing to accept her, I’ll bring her to meet you once we confirm our relationship. If not, I won’t make you meet her,” Damon said.
With that, he turned and left.
Behind him, Marie’s angry voice called out, “Stop right there!”
Damon ignored her and quickly walked out of the Sumner residence.
As soon as he got into the car, his phone buzzed. Seeing it was Nyla, he was momentarily surprised and answered the call. “What’s up?”
“Uncle Damon, can you come over for a moment?” Nyla asked.
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When Damon arrived at Nyla’s place, it was already an hour later.
“What’s going on?” he asked,
Nyla looked up at him with reddened eyes. “Uncle Damon, can you help me find a place to stay? If I look for one myself, Clark might continue to harass me.”
Upon seeing the hint of vulnerability in her eyes, Damon’s gaze hardened. “Did Clark come by earlier?”
Nyla nodded. “Yes. I don’t know where he got the keys, but he just walked in.”
“Alright. I’ll handle the rental. Do you need help with the divorce?” Damon asked.
Nyla looked down. “The divorce should be happening soon.
“Got it,” Damon replied.
Noticing Damon’s gaze resting on her, Nyla nervously clenched her hands and mustered the courage to look up at him. “If that’s all, and since it’s getting late, I see you out.”
Damon stood up. “No need. Get some rest.”
After leaving the neighborhood, Damon called Spencer “Clark broke into Nyla’s place tonight. Did the two people I asked you to arrange not notice anything?”
The thought of Clark being alone with Nyla made Damon frown. With Clark expelled from the Sumner Group, who knew what he might do next?
“Mr. Sumner, I’ll find out what happened right away,” Spencer answered.
“Whatever the reason, replace them with new ones. Also, find a place to rent under your name,” Damon instructed.
“Understood. I’ll handle it immediately,” Spencer replied
After hanging up, Damon put his phone down and drummed his fingers absently on the steering wheel. The dim light in the car made his stern face appear half–hidden, giving off an intimidating aura.
The n next morning, Nyla received a call from the authentication center. After reviewing the report, she immediately sent a copy to Clark.
It wasn’t long before Clark called her, sounding somewhat resigned. “Nyla, it’s all in the past. Why bring it up again?”
Nyla snorted. ‘In the past? You wronged me. Don’t you think you owe me an apology?”
There was silence on the other end of the line.
After a few seconds, Clark spoke quietly. “I already apologized last night. You used to never be so aggressive. I barely recognize you now.”
“It’s because I was too easygoing that you felt you could hurt me repeatedly. But I don’t want to dwell on
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the past. Bring your ID, and we’ll get divorced today,” Nyla said.
Clark’s voice turned cold. “Nyla, I’m not divorcing you. Besides, you said last night you’d think about what I proposed. Why the sudden change? Did Damon put you up to this?”
“Last night was just a temporary measure to get you to leave. I’ll send you a document shortly. Meet me at the courthouse at 10:00 a.m. If you don’t show up, I’ll take the document to the police,” Nyla stated.
With that, she hung up and sent Clark the file she had prepared the night before.
Shortly after, he called again, but she ignored it and blocked his number before heading to the courthouse with her ID.
She was certain Clark would come.
Clark stared at the photos Nyla had sent, his eyes red.
Could the incident with Harris Pharmaceuticals six years ago really be connected to Cyrus?
If these documents were authentic and Nyla turned them over to the police, Cyrus would surely end up in prison.
After a moment’s reflection, Clark forwarded the photos to Cyrus.
It wasn’t long before Cyrus called him.
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“Who gave you those documents?” Cyrus questioned.
Clark’s voice was icy. “Nyla sent these documents to me. Dad, did you really have something to do with the Harris Pharmaceuticals incident six years ago?”
Cyrus’s voice roared with anger. “How can you believe a woman over me?”
“It doesn’t matter whether I believe you or not,” Clark replied. “What matters is that Nyla is using these documents to force me into a divorce. She said if I don’t agree, she’ll turn them in to the police.”
“What?!” Cyrus ground his teeth, his voice filled with fury. “She must not be allowed to take those documents to the police!”
Clark smiled bitterly. He had hoped, even if just a little, that the documents were fabricated by Nyla to pressure him into a divorce. Cyrus‘ reaction made it clear that everything in those documents was true.
“Dad, why did you do this? How am I supposed to face Nyla now?” Clark asked.
“I did it all for the Sumner Group. If I hadn’t brought down Harris Pharmaceuticals, do you think the Sumner Group would be where it is today? Do you think you’d be the CEO?” Cyrus retorted.
“My position as CEO was earned because Nyla transferred her patent to me. It has nothing to do with you!
Clark hissed.
Nyla must have known about this incident long ago, which was why she was so determined to divorce him. Her hatred for him and the Sumners must run deep.
After all, if it weren’t for that accident, she would still be the Jayston heiress, and her father wouldn’t be living in the hospital, dependent on medication.
Cyrus roared, “If she wants a divorce, then let her have one! Those documents must not reach the police!”
Clark tightened his grip on his phone and abruptly hung up.
When Cyrus called back, he immediately turned off his phone.
Clark despised Cyrus, but no matter what, Cyrus was still his biological father. He couldn’t bear to see him go to prison. However, he also didn’t want to divorce Nyla…..
It seemed there was no other choice now.
In Cyrus‘ office…
Cyrus‘ expression darkened severely when Clark’s phone was turned off. He walked to the window, his cold eyes flashing with a hint of cruelty, and dialed a number on his phone.
At 9:50 a.m., Nyla was waiting at the courthouse for Clark.
She knew Clark well. Although he resented Cyrus, he had always longed for his father’s approval. After seeing those photos, he would surely come to get divorced.
Her phone suddenly vibrated with a message from Valarie. As Nyla looked down to reply, she didn’t
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notice a van speeding toward her, drawing nearer and nearer.
“Watch out!”
At the sound of a terrified shout, Nyla looked up and saw the van barreling toward her, her eyes widening in shock. The van was moving too fast for her to avoid.
Just as the van was about to hit her, a black Cayenne suddenly appeared, crashing into the van.
The collision was deafening.
The van was pushed off course and slammed into a pillar at the courthouse entrance. The Cayenne rolled once on the ground before bursting into flames.
Screams erupted around Nyla. Some people were calling for ambulances, while others were calling the police.
Recognizing the Cayenne as Clark’s car, Nyla was momentarily stunned and quickly ran toward the burning vehicle. Just as she reached the car, she was yanked back.
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When Damon arrived at the hospital an hour later, he found Nyla sitting in a chair outside the emergency room, her clothes stained with blood. She exuded a grim, lifeless aura.
He frowned and quickly approached her, crouching down.
Upon seeing her pale face, his gaze darkened. “Are you hurt?”
Hearing Damon’s voice, Nyla seemed to snap back to reality. Her red–rimmed eyes slowly focused. When she realized it was Damon, she suddenly reached out and hugged him, her voice trembling.
“U–Uncle Damon, Clark had an accident trying to save me… He’s lost a lot of blood..” she stuttered.
Noticing her unstable emotions, Damon gently patted her back and spoke softly. “It’s going to be alright. Don’t worry. He’ll be fine.”
“What are you doing here?!” A sharp voice came from around the corner.
Nyla instinctively pulled away from Damon and turned to see Cindy approaching them angrily, followed by Cyrus, who also looked grim.
Cindy’s gaze was like a knife, filled with murderous rage. Her son was in the emergency room fighting for his life, and there Nyla was, appearing to seek comfort from another man!
Cindy reached out to slap Nyla, but her hand was caught by a strong grip.
“This is a hospital. Please show some decency,” Damon warned.
Cindy sneered and shook off Damon’s hand, her eyes blazing with anger. “Damon, how dare you lecture me? You’re the one lacking decency!
“Don’t forget, Nyla is your niece–in–law. The man inside is her husband. He had an accident trying to save her, and here she is, already in your arms. What a shameless woman!”
Damon’s face darkened, his aura becoming menacing. “If you can’t keep your comments in check, don’t blame me for being rude.”
“Oh, really? Let’s see how rude you can be! You’re making such a disgusting scene in public and don’t want anyone to comment?” Cindy retorted.
Before she could finish, Cyrus coldly interrupted, “Enough! The most important thing right now is to wait for Clark’s surgery to be over. We can discuss the rest later.”
With that, Cyrus‘ icy gaze fell on Nyla, his eyes flashing with hostility.
Cindy, already seething with anger, turned to Cyrus. “Why wait? This woman has already made a fool of your son. How can you stand it? Cyrus, are you still a man?”
Nyla lowered her gaze and remained silent. She didn’t want to argue with Cindy at this moment. Even if she explained, Cindy wouldn’t believe her.
Moreover, she had developed feelings for Damon and couldn’t claim to be entirely innocent.
Cindy’s accusations turned Cyrus‘ face ashen. He slapped her hard. “If you can’t see what’s important right now, get out of here! Stop making a scene while Clark is in surgery!”
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Cindy covered her face with her hand, staring at Cyrus in disbelief. Her eyes were filled with disappointment and resentment. “Cyrus, I must have been blind to marry you!”
Cyrus looked at her, his eyes devoid of warmth.
Seeing that he wouldn’t support her, Cindy shot a venomous look at Nyla and said through gritted teeth, If anything happens to Clark, I will never forgive you!”
Damon stepped in front of Nyla, his gaze icy. “Then it depends on whether you have the ability to do anything to her.”
Facing Damon’s sharp gaze, Cindy scoffed and fell silent.
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The corridor fell silent. Even the drop of a needle would have been audible.
After an indeterminate amount of time, the emergency room door finally swung open.
Cindy rushed forward to intercept the doctor. “Doctor, how is my son?”
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“There’s no immediate danger to his life, but he may never be able to walk again. Please be prepared for that,” the doctor replied.
“What?” Cindy staggered back, her eyes wide with disbelief and fear. She grabbed the doctor’s hand desperately. “Doctor, he’s my only son. You have to save him!”
If Clark were to become disabled, he’d lose any chance of inheriting the Sumner Group. Richard would never hand over the company to someone unable to walk.
The doctor pushed her hand away and shook his head. “I’ve done all I can. The patient will be moved to a regular ward soon, You can visit him there.”
Cindy spun around to face Nyla and charged at her. “Nyla, you wretched woman! You’ve done this to my son. I won’t let you get away with it!”
Before she could reach Nyla, Damon stepped in and blocked her path. He stood between them, preventing any harm from coming to Nyla.
Cindy was so agitated that she lashed out at Damon, trying to slap him.
Cyrus‘ face turned pale as he quickly grabbed her.
“Are yo
re you out of your mind?” Cyrus demanded.
Cindy shook him off, her eyes red. “Yes, I’m mad! My son is crippled, and I can’t even vent my frustration? It’s all Nyla’s fault. I should never have let her marry Clark. I regret it so much!”
She collapsed onto the floor, tears streaming down her face. She cried and pounded her chest like a mad woman. Clark was her only child, her last hope for the future. Seeing him turned into a cripple was more painful than death.
Cyrus grabbed her and pulled her up, his voice stern. “Go see Clark in the ward first. We’ll deal with the leg issue later.”
With that, he dragged Cindy away.
Damon turned to Nyla, who had remained silent, and said softly, “Don’t blame yourself too much. This isn’t your fault.”
Nyla took a deep breath and looked up at Damon. “Uncle Damon, this wasn’t an accident. Someone tried to kill me.”
When the van charged at her, it had shown no signs of slowing down. If anything, it had accelerated. The intention was clear.
“I’ll look into it. If it turns out to be deliberate, I’ll find out who’s behind it,” Damon assured her.
“Thank you, Uncle Damon,” Nyla replied.
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“Let’s go to the ward,” Damon said.
As they reached the ward, they saw two police officers standing at the door. When they noticed Nyla and Damon, they approached them.
“Ms. Jayston, we need to take your statement regarding this morning’s accident. Is this a good time for you?” one of the officers asked.
Nyla pressed her lips together, her voice hoarse. “Yes. Is it alright to do it here?”
“That’s fine,” the officer answered.
The officers and Nyla took a seat on a bench outside the ward, and the questioning began.
No one noticed that Cyrus‘ face momentarily darkened
After the statement was taken, which took about half ah hour, Nyla couldn’t help but ask, “By the way, was the driver who caused the accident arrested?”
“The driver died on the spot. Tests showed that he had alcohol in his system, so he was likely driving under the influence, which caused him to lose control of the vehicle,” the officer replied.
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Nyla suggested, “I think he almed the van at me deliberately. This might not have been an accident.” The two officers exchanged a glance before one of them addressed her. “That’s a possibility we can’t rule out, but we’ll need to wait for the investigation results: From what we know now, the most likely cause is drunk driving. Have you had any recent conflicts with anyone?”
Nyla thought for a moment, then shook her head. “Not that I can think of.”
“Understood. We’ll investigate that possibility further. If you remember anything else, please let us know,” the officer replied.
“Alright, thank you,” Nyla said.
After the officers left, Nyla couldn’t help but replay the details of the van charging at her;
Could this really have been an accident? But… who would drink in the early morning?
After waiting outside the ward for a while and confirming that Clark’s condition had stabilized, Damon wanted to take Nyla home to rest.
However, she refused, “I’m not tired, I want to stay here and wait for him to wake up.”
Clark had lost his legs saving her. There was no way she could think of resting now.
Damon frowned and said coldly, “You’re in no condition to stay here. I’ll have someone guard the ward door and notify you as soon as he wakes up.”
“No. I can manage myself,” Nyla declined.
Her detached and distant expression made Damon’s heart sink. He crouched down to her level and spoke firmly. “Even if you stay here, you can’t do anything. You should go back-”
Nyla interrupted. “Uncle Damon, Clark lost his legs saving me. Even if I went back, I wouldn’t be able to sleep. Besides, I’m feeling very unsettled right now. Can you let me stay here quietly for a while?”
Damon was silent for a few seconds, then said, “Alright. I’ll stay here with you.”
With that, Damon sat down next to her. The familiar scent of pine from him filled the air as Nyla leaned against the cold wall. Her eyes were half–closed, lost in thought.
Cindy, watching from the side, was infuriated by the sight.
These two were unbelievably shameless!
It wasn’t until after 11:00 p.m. that Clark finally woke up.
Cindy was the first to notice. Her face lit up with excitement as she rushed over. ‘Clark, you’re awake! Is there anywhere you feel discomfort?”
Her voice choked up as she spoke. Just thinking about Clark never walking again felt like having her heart sliced with a knife, sending waves of dull pain through her.
“Mom, how is Nyla? Is she alright?” Clark asked.
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When Clark’s first concern was Nyla, Cindy’s expression darkened. “You care about her? Don’t you know that-”
“Enough! Clark has just woken up. Don’t start with these Irrelevant matters!” Cyrus interrupted, his gaze
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He didn’t want to add to Clark’s stress by bringing up his disability so soon after waking up.
Nyla and Damon approached the bedside.
Nyla looked down at Clark and said softly, “I’m fine.”
Worry flashed in Clark’s eyes when he saw her clothes stained with blood. “Are you injured? Why is there so much blood on your clothes?”
“All the blood is from you. I’m not injured,” Nyla answered.
Clark visibly relaxed. “That’s good.”
Noting Damon standing beside Nyla, Clark said, “Uncle Damon, thank you for coming to see me, I know you’re busy with work, so you don’t need to stay.”
Damon’s expression remained neutral. “It’s fine. I’ll take her home later.”
Clark’s already pale face turned even darker. “Uncle Damon, Nyla is my wife. I’ll arrange for someone to take her home. You don’t need to worry about it.”
Before Damon could respond, Cindy sneered. “Damon, even though Clark is bedridden, Cyrus and I are here. It’s not your place to interfere in our family matters.”
“Are you sure you want to argue in the hospital room?” Damon’s gaze was devoid of any warmth.
Cindy ground her teeth. Considering Clark’s condition, she refrained from saying more, but her anger was still evident.
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Dad, Mom, it’s getting late. Nyla can stay here with me. You should head home and get some rest. Come back tomorrow morning.” Clark said,
Cindy had initially wanted to stay and care for Clark, but upon realizing that his condition was caused by Nyla, she agreed to Clark’s request. “Alright. I’ll come back tomorrow.”
After they left, Nyla turned to Damon: “Uncle Damon, thank you for today. You should go home and rest. Let me walk you out.”
Damon frowned, his demeanor growing colder. “You’re exhausted too. I’ll arrange for a caregiver to come soon. I’ll take you home.”
“No. I’ll stay here to take care of him tonight,” Nyla insisted.
Understanding her stubbornness, Damon nodded after a few seconds of silence. “Alright.”
He turned and walked toward the door, and Nyla got up to see him off.
When she returned, she noticed Clark’s expression had changed slightly. Pretending not to notice, she sat down by the bedside.
After a long silence, Clark finally spoke. “Nyla, can you stop being so cold toward me?”
Nyla looked at him calmly. “Clark, I’m grateful for what you did, but things can’t go back to how they were.” Clark’s face fell, and he forced a smile. “You still want a divorce, don’t you?”
Nyla nodded. “Yes. I’m not giving up on the idea of divorce, but I’ll take care of you until you recover.”
“You know that’s not what I want,” Clark said.
“After learning about your infidelity and what your father did to my family, how can I just ignore everything and stay with you?” Nyla asked.
Clark lowered his gaze, his face as pale as a ghost. He had hoped that Nyla would soften because he had saved her, but he was mistaken. She had always been indifferent to those she didn’t care about.
He closed his eyes and spent a sleepless night.
The next morning, Cindy arrived with chicken soup.
Seeing her, Nyla got up and said, “I’m going to rest at home now. I’ll come back in the evening to take care of you.”
Before she could finish, Cindy sneered. “How can you sleep knowing that Clark is like this because of you?!”
Nyla ignored her and walked out of the room after informing Clark. As she left, she could still hear Cindy cursing her.
Nyla didn’t slow down, acting as if she didn’t hear anything.
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Outside the hospital, she saw Damon’s car parked nearby. She tried to ignore it, but he got out and stopped her.
“I’ll give you a ride home,” Damon offered.
“Uncle Damon, there’s no need. I can take a cab, Nyla refused.
“You choose–either you get in the car yourself, or I’ll help you into it. It’s up to you,” Damon insisted.
Nyla bit her lip. After a few seconds of silence, she opened the passenger door and got in.
On the way home, neither of them spoke.
When the car stopped at the entrance of the apartment complex, Damon turned to find Nyla still lost in thought. His brow furrowed slightly.
“What are you thinking about?” he asked.
Nyla snapped back to reality and, after a moment’s hesitation, said, “Uncle Damon, I still feel that this incident wasn’t an accident.”
Damon looked at her. Her hair was disheveled, her face pale, and her eyes were tired, but her gaze betrayed determination that made him feel a pang of sympathy.
“You’re exhausted. Go home, take a shower, and get some rest. Leave the rest to me. Don’t think about it for now,” Damon coaxed.
Nyla bit her lip. “Uncle Damon, you don’t believe me, do you?”
“I do believe you, but the most important thing is for you to rest right now,” Damon reassured.
His expression was serious, and there was no trace of insincerity. He truly believed in her.
For some reason, Nyla felt a lump in her throat. She looked away, trying to hold back her tears.
“Thank you, Uncle Damon,” she thanked him.
After the accident, she had felt lost and helpless until Damon’s assurance that he believed her. It was the first time she felt a sense of relief. Even if she wasn’t sure herself, Damon was willing to trust her.
“Go home and rest. Don’t worry about anything else for now. There will be a solution,” Damon comforted:
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After watching Nyla enter the apartment complex, Damon left.
On his way back to the company, he was deep in thought about how to ensure that Clark and Nyla would divorce smoothly.
Since Clark’s legs were now disabled from saving Nyla, he might use this as leverage to keep her with him. Damon’s gaze grew colder as he considered this possibility.
Meanwhile, in Cyrus‘ study…
“Make sure that driver keeps his mouth shut. If this leads back to me, I won’t let you off!” he barked.
A man in his 30s, with his head lowered, stood before Cyrus‘ desk and replied, “Mr. Sumner, don’t worry He was dying anyway. He’ll definitely keep quiet for the sake of his family.”
Cyrus nodded, his eyes filled with calculation. “Good. Make sure the money for his family is in cash. Leave no evidence.”
“Understood!” the man answered.
After his subordinate left, Cyrus leaned back in his chair with a cold smirk.
In the evening, Nyla arrived at the hospital with a thermos of soup, only to hear Clark’s furious shouts from inside the room.
“Get out! I don’t believe this! I can’t be disabled! Get everyone out!”
The door to the room was flung open, and Cindy and Jordyn walked out with red, swollen eyes.
Upon seeing Nyla, Jordyn’s eyes flashed with hatred.
“Nyla, because of you, Clark will never walk again. Are you happy now?” she demanded.
Nyla found it strange that a mistress would have the audacity to question her. Not wanting to argue in the hospital hallway and give others a show, she ignored Jordyn and walked into the room.
As soon as she stepped inside, a cup shattered at her feet.
“I said, get out! I don’t want to see anyone right now!” Clark growled.
When Clark saw that it was Nyla, his angry expression momentarily froze. He then turned his head away and said coldly, “I don’t want to see you either. Can you leave me alone for a while?”
Nyla pursed her lips, carefully avoided the broken pieces, and sat down by the bedside.
“I understand that it’s hard for you to accept this right now and that you might regret saving me. But nothing can be changed now. Once your injuries improve, we can go abroad and see if there’s any hope for treatment,” Nyla assured him.
Clark smiled bitterly and said slowly, “Nyla, I’ll never regret saving you. To me, you’re more important than these legs. I even feel fortunate that I was able to save you that day. It’s just that I need time to accept the fact that I might never walk again.
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Nyla looked down, her hands clenching Involuntarily, her gaze filled with struggle.
With resignation, Clark continued. “You’ve always disliked me and wanted a divorce. Now that I’m disabled, I don’t have the right to keep you with me, and I don’t want to burden you. Once I’m a bit better, we’ll go through with the divorce.”
Nyla was silent for a moment before responding. “Alright.”
Disbelief flickered in Clark’s eyes at her response, and he gripped the bedclothes tightly. He hadn’t expected that even after losing the use of his legs for Nyla, she still wanted a divorce.
“About the document you sent me earlier… Can you, for the sake of me saving you, not send it to the police?” Clark asked.
When Nyla looked up at him, he hesitated but added, “I know my father did some terrible things to the Jaystons, but he’s still my biological father. I can’t just let him go to prison.”
Nyla opened the thermos and poured a bowl of chicken soup for Clark.
