Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 124

Nyla stood still, sensing a dangerous vibe from Damon that made her instinctively want to flee.

“Uncle Damon, it’s dark here, and it’s not appropriate for us to be alone. I’ll head back,” she said, turning to leave.

As she took a few steps, though, she heard footsteps behind her. Panicking, she tried to quicken her pace but stumbled and tripped.

She lost her balance, but a strong hand grabbed her waist and pulled

her back.

Nyla fell into Damon’s arms. She quickly pushed him away and stepped back.

Damon narrowed his eyes, the menace in them intensifying as he remarked, “You use people and then discard them. You’re quite skilled at that.”

Nyla bit her lip, feeling embarrassed. “Uncle Damon, thank you for just now, but we should keep our distance.”

Damon stepped closer, and Nyla instinctively tried to retreat but found herself against the door of the greenhouse. She had nowhere to go.

When they were so close that they could hear each other’s breathing, Damon looked down at her and said, “But I don’t want to keep my

distance.”

breath, looked up at him, and said, “Uncle Damon, Ms. Hulle is more suitable

her eyes widened in shock. Damon grabbed her

stunned. For a moment, she was completely frozen.

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home. Was he

composure, she shoved him

she glared

I’ll have to shut you

She turned her gaze away and said coldly, “If you don’t want to hear it,

in the middle of the night,

disliked her. If Marie discovered Damon’s feelings for her, who

colder. “Do you really not want

our relationship, is it appropriate for us to be alone, together? You might not be affected, but have you considered what people

the end, Nyla thought Damon’s feelings were just

If he truly cared about her, he wouldn’t risk her reputation by cornering her

even colder as he questioned, “Who dares to speak.