Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 153

Taking a deep breath, Dylan said slowly, “Alright, I’ll follow your lead.”

Nyla had been busy in the lab until after 10:00 p.m. due to problems with her experiment. As she gathered her things and prepared to leave, she received a call from Clark.

His slightly icy voice came through as soon as she answered. “Why aren’t you home yet?”

“I’m wrapping up now. I’ll be home soon.” Just as Nyla spoke, the elevator doors opened.

She was about to step in when she saw Damon standing inside. She

hesitated for a moment.

Their eyes met, and Damon’s were filled with frost. His entire demeanor radiated a chilling aloofness.

Nyla bit her lip, unsure if she should enter. Given Damon’s attitude toward her at lunch, he clearly didn’t want to see her.

Clark’s voice came through the phone, asking if he should come pick

her up.

and replied, “No need. I drove. Just wait for me at

on her, making

you coming in?” Damon asked, his voice icy and

“No. just

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another word, and the elevator

button for a few

again.

walked into the living room to find Clark waiting for her

late often. You don’t have to wait up for me,” she said, frowning

“Is this job really

really asking

is

true concerns revealed,

the argument, Nyla nodded. “I know. Thank you.

noticing Nyla wasn’t taking