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.”

took a deep breath, looked up at him, and said, “Uncle Damon, Ms. Hulle is more suitable for you. She’s

her eyes widened in shock. Damon grabbed her chin and kissed her, swallowing the rest of

was stunned. For a moment,

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composure, she shoved him away and warned,” Uncle Damon, have

Nyla as she glared at Damon with icy

any other woman again, I’ll have to shut you up my way,” Damon said, his tone

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

middle of the

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

colder. “Do you really not want to be around

together? You

thought Damon’s

he wouldn’t risk her reputation

questioned, “Who