Chapter 87

"Clarko, I'm shopping for groceries. What would you like for dinner?"

Nyla looked up. Upon seeing who it was, her expression darkened. It was Jordyn.

Seeing Jordyn's smiling face and shy demeanor, Nyla felt a wave of disgust. It seemed like the "Clarko" Jordyn was talking to was Clark.

Thinking about what those two had done until they ended up in the hospital made Nyla feel sick. She quickly grabbed the fish and turned to leave with her cart.

Jordyn didn't notice Nyla and continued talking on the phone with Clark, who sounded indifferent. "I won't be coming over tonight. Eat by yourself."

Clark hung up before Jordyn could respond.

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Putting down his phone, Clark checked his messages and saw that his last message to Nyla from a few days ago was still unread. Irritation flashed in his eyes.

His restless thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door, followed by Michael entering the room.

"Mr. Sumner, we just got a call from Rontana. They said nothing unusual happened, except