Chapter 56

Sasha couldn’t help but speculate. Normal people would run from danger, but Damon had run toward it to protect Nyla.

Nyla was taken aback, then frowned. “You’re overthinking it. He’s my uncle.”

“What?!” Sasha’s voice shot up, drawing the attention of everyone in the R&D department. Her face turned red, and she quickly lowered her head.

She whispered, “Are you serious? You don’t even share the same last name. Are you lying to me?”

“Why would I lie? I can’t go into details, but nothing could happen between us. He doesn’t like me that way.

Despite Sasha’s lingering doubts, she could only nod at Nyla’s confident assurance. “Alright then.”

“Stop gossiping and get to work,” Nyla said as she turned on her computer to read some research papers.

The morning passed quickly. Just before noon, Nyla received a call from Wren.

“Wren, what’s up? Is there something wrong with my dad?”

gentle voice came through the line. “No, he’s stable. Do you have time for lunch today?

from the hospital, How

“Sure, you decide.”

a bit puzzled

the restaurant. As she waited for Wren, she noticed a familiar

instant, Nyla recognized

red strapless gown, her long wavy hair cascading down her back, and her

Clark stepped out of the car, and Jordyn naturally took his arm as they walked fnside. If

through life with her hand in

didn’t notice her and went straight into a private

back to her surroundings just

asked, “Wren, is there something you want to

“I heard you and Clark had a fight. I haven’t had a chance to ask you because of your father’s situation. How are

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