Chasing the Unexpected
CHAPTER 123

Chapter 123

If this were to get out, people might start saying she was being mistreated in the Sumners.

Clark’s smile deepened as he looked at Damon and said, word by word, ” Uncle Damon, you probably don’t know yet, but Nyla moved back today.”

Damon widened his eyes and turned his icy gaze to Nyla, who had remained silent.

He wanted to ask her if she really intended to forgive Clark just like that, but he couldn’t. He was only her husband’s uncle. Beyond that, they had no other relationship. What right did he have to question her?

Even though Nyla kept her head down, she could feel Damon’s gaze on her. It sent a chill through her entire body, making her shiver involuntarily.

After several seconds, Damon chuckled. “Well, that’s good to hear.”

He looked away, a smile on his face, but his eyes were cold.

Clark’s gaze flashed with triumph. “Uncle Damon, you should focus on your own love life. I think Ms. Hulle and you are quite a match, don’t you think, Nyla?”

He turned to Nyla, seeking her opinion.

Nyla forced a smile and nodded as she said, “Yes, Ms. Hulle is elegant and beautiful. She and Uncle Damon do seem well–suited.”

“Then let’s take your word for it, Ms. Nyla,” Erin said with a smile, though her gaze was scrutinizing Nyla.

She couldn’t shake the feeling that Damon treated his niece–in–law differently.

The rest of the meal was somewhat silent, with everyone lost in their

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Near the end of dinner, Clark received a call from his secretary, informing him of an issue at the company that needed his attention.

He planned to take Nyla with him, but Marie interjected, “You go handle the work. Nyla will stay here. I want to talk to her.”

After a moment’s hesitation, Clark told Nyla, “Wait for me here. I’ll come back to pick you up once I’ve dealt with the issue.”

Nyla nodded. “Okay.”

Seeing his worried expression, Marie asked with a frown, “What? You don’t trust her here?”

“No, Grandma, I’ll head to the company now,” Clark answered.

Shortly after Clark left, Erin also got up to leave.

Marie smiled warmly at her and said, “Erin, come visit us often.”

“Yes, I’ll be sure to visit regularly. I hope I won’t become a nuisance,” Erin replied.

“Not at all. If it weren’t so late, I’d ask you to stay longer. Damon, see Erin out,” Marie said.

After Damon and Erin disappeared through the doorway, Marie turned to Nyla with a serious expression and said, “Come with me.”

Half an hour later, Nyla followed Marie out of the study.

“Remember what I just told you?” Marie asked.

Nyla lowered her gaze and nodded. “Yes, Grandma, I remember.”

“Good. Now that you’re part of the Sumners, your actions reflect on us. It’s normal for couples to argue, but if it gets out, it will ember

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Sumners,” Marie reminded her.

“Yes, Grandma,” Nyla replied.

Seeing Nyla’s obedience, Marie didn’t say anything more and turned to go back to her bedroom.

Nyla walked out of the living room, planning to wait for Clark in the garden pavilion.

The garden was dimly lit, with only a few lights. As she reached the pavilion, she realized someone was already there.

It was Damon!

His expression was icy, and he looked unhappy.

Nyla frowned and was about to leave when Damon’s cold voice stopped her. “Come here!”