Chapter 51

Nyla paused as she was about to pick up some food, then looked down. "There's nothing I want."

Earlier this year, Clark had promised to take time off to celebrate her birthday with an island vacation, something she had always wanted to do. Only a few months later, it seemed he had completely forgotten about it. This was just as well—it would make it easier for her to deal with him without any unnecessary feelings of sympathy.

"Then I'll have to think carefully about what to get you. If there's anything you want, you can always tell me."

"Sure."

After dinner, Clark told Nyla to watch TV on the sofa while he cleaned up the dishes. Previously, when they wanted some alone time, they would give the service staff a few days off, and Nyla would cook herself.

Nyla nodded and left. In the past, she would have taken pity on him for being tired after a day's work and cleaned up herself. Now, she no longer felt that way.

After cleaning up and wiping down the table, Clark washed his hands in