Chapter 189

As they reached the elevator, Nyla's expression turned cold. "You can go be with Jordyn. I'm heading home to rest."

Clark frowned. "I'll take you home. You haven't slept all night. I'm worried."

Nyla smiled, her gaze filled with sarcasm. "Isn't Jordyn's father in surgery? Shouldn't you be more concerned about that?"

"Nyla, no one is more important to me than you," Clark insisted.

Nyla looked at him. His eyes still held affection, but she no longer felt any warmth toward him.

"Don't say things like that. The more lies you tell, the more you end up believing them yourself," she said.

Before Clark could respond, a choked voice came from behind them. "Clark… my dad…"

Clark turned to see Jordyn with tears in her eyes, looking as if she might break down at any moment. His hands tightened into fists without him realizing.

Nyla, noticing his reaction, chuckled. As the elevator doors opened, she stepped inside without a backward glance. She had no interest in fighting over a cheating ma