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.”

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

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

was stunned. For a moment, she was completely frozen.

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home. Was he out

him away and warned,”

glared

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

clenched her hands at her sides. She turned her gaze away and said coldly, “If you don’t

with Damon in the middle of the night, who knew what they would

feelings for her,

grew even colder. “Do you really

to be alone, together? You might not be

Damon’s feelings were

he wouldn’t risk her reputation by cornering her late

grew even colder as he questioned,