Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 120

Damon was reviewing documents in his office at Prospectus Technology when his personal phone suddenly rang.

He answered, and Marie’s booming voice came through. “Damon, come home for dinner tonight.” Damon glanced at the pile of unfinished documents and immediately refused. “I’m busy.”

“No matter what, you must make time tonight. Otherwise, I’ll go to your office and drag you home myself,” Marie warned.

Marie’s commanding tone left Damon feeling helpless.

“There’s too much to do today. I really can’t make it,” he said.

“No excuses. You must come back for dinner. Even with your busy schedule, you can always spare time for a meal,” Marie insisted.

Without giving Damon a chance to respond, Marie hung up.

By the time Nyla and Clark had moved Nyla’s things back to the villa, it was already past 4:00 p.m.

After taking a shower and changing clothes, they headed to the Sumner residence.

As Clark pulled up to the entrance, Damon was about to walk in. Hearing the car, Damon turned around, his eyes narrowing slightly upon seeing the license plate. His expression became distant.

tightened her grip on the

as Nyla stepped out of the car, Clark walked

skin crawled. If Damon hadn’t been watching, she

compliance, Clark smiled and led her toward Damon. “Uncle Damon,

their joined hands before settling on Nyla’s face. “Why aren’t you

had happened in

bit her lip and

red lips for a moment before he

toward Nyla, Clark was slightly surprised but quickly masked it with a smile. “Uncle Damon,

scared, she shouldn’t have been brought

turned and walked

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indescribable sadness. From the look he gave her, it was clear

wanted, she

was

Marie.